Man's supreme inheritance : Conscious guidance and control in relation to human evolution in civilization

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Man's supreme inheritance : Conscious guidance and control in relation to human evolution in civilization

by F. Matthias (Frederick Matthias) Alexander

EN·~8 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total

MAN’S SUPREME INHERITANCE Conscious Guidance and Control in Relation to Human Evolution in Civilization

0:28

PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION

9:19

INTRODUCTORY WORD

6:37

PART I MAN’S SUPREME INHERITANCE

4:10:58

PART II CONSCIOUS GUIDANCE AND CONTROL

3:06:19

PART III THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF A NEW METHOD OF RESPIRATORY RE-EDUCATION

31:55

CONCLUDING REMARKS

1:16

INDEX

28:10

Description

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.

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en

Duration

~8 hours (494K characters)

Release date

2025-10-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

F. Matthias (Frederick Matthias) Alexander

F. Matthias (Frederick Matthias) Alexander

1869–1955

An Australian actor and reciter who turned a personal struggle with voice loss into the method now known as the Alexander Technique. His work on posture, movement, and habit went on to influence performers, teachers, and students around the world.

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