
audiobook
by F. Matthias (Frederick Matthias) Alexander
MAN’S SUPREME INHERITANCE Conscious Guidance and Control in Relation to Human Evolution in Civilization
PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION
INTRODUCTORY WORD
PART I MAN’S SUPREME INHERITANCE
PART II CONSCIOUS GUIDANCE AND CONTROL
PART III THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF A NEW METHOD OF RESPIRATORY RE-EDUCATION
CONCLUDING REMARKS
INDEX
In this thoughtful work the author invites listeners to consider a fresh approach to human growth, one that treats conscious guidance and personal control as the key inheritance we each carry. He opens with the story of a hopeful Thames boatman, Sol, whose steadfast optimism about the weather serves as a metaphor for looking beyond immediate circumstances to a larger horizon of possibility. From that simple image the narrative moves toward a broader argument that traditional remedies—whether medical, hypnotic, or merely motivational—often fall short of true evolution in civilization.
Drawing on more than a decade of hands‑on practice in London, the writer presents a theory that many of his contemporaries label revolutionary or even heretical. Yet he grounds his ideas in real cases where conventional treatments failed, offering concrete examples that illustrate how a consciously directed mindset can lead to measurable improvement. Listeners will come away with a clear, measured portrait of an early twentieth‑century vision for personal and societal advancement, presented without grand promises but with sincere optimism.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (494K characters)
Release date
2025-10-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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