dec 1, 1884 - Warren Felt Evans (1817–1889)
Description:
American author, healer, and early proponent of New Thought philosophy. He began his career as a Methodist minister but became interested in mesmerism, a form of hypnotism, and spiritual healing. He was influenced by the ideas of Quimby and his book "The Mental Cure" (1869) became a seminal work in the mind-cure movement. His ideas and writings significantly influenced the mind-cure movement and the broader development of New Thought, contributing to the exploration of the mind's role in healing and well-being (Caplan, 2001).Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 1, 1884
Now
~ 140 years ago