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Thomas Troward (1847–1916) was an English author whose works influenced the New Thought Movement and mystic Christianity. ==Background== Troward was a divisional Judge in British-administered India. His avocation was the study of comparative religion. After his retirement from the judiciary in 1896, Troward set out to apply logic and a judicial weighing of evidence in the study of matters of cause and effect.〔The History and Philosophy of the Metaphysical Movements in America - Page 209 by J. Stillson Judah - Sects - 1967〕 The philosopher William James characterized Troward’s ''Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science'' as "far and away the ablest statement of philosophy I have met, beautiful in its sustained clearness of thought and style, a really classic statement."〔The Science of Living the Life You've Always Wanted - Page 207 by Richard Lanoue, Author Richard Lanoue〕 According to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) archivist Nell Wing, early AA members were strongly encouraged to read Thomas Troward's Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science.〔(Hart, Kenneth ''Recovery From Alcoholism: The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and Eastern Spirituality'', accessed September 2008. )〕 In the opening of the 2006 film ''The Secret'', introductory remarks credit Troward's philosophy with inspiring the movie and its production.〔(Screenwriter Claims 'The Secret' Has Its Roots in a 100-Year-Old Philosophy Called the New Thought Movement )〕 Troward was a past president of the International New Thought Alliance. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thomas Troward」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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