The Mission Of Aesthetics

by Manly P. Hall, Howard W. Wookey (Illustrator)

The Mission of Aesthetics is a book written by Manly P. Hall, a renowned philosopher, and author. The book explores the role of aesthetics in human life, particularly in the realm of art, beauty, and creativity. It delves into the meaning and purpose of aesthetics, and how it affects our perception of the world around us.Hall argues that aesthetics is not just a matter of personal taste or preference, but rather a fundamental aspect of human existence. He examines the various philosophical and spiritual traditions that have explored the nature of aesthetics, including ancient Greek philosophy, Eastern mysticism, and modern psychology.The book also explores the relationship between aesthetics and morality, and how art can be used to promote ethical values and social change. Hall argues that the mission of aesthetics is to inspire and uplift humanity, and to help us connect with the divine.Overall, The Mission of Aesthetics is a thought-provoking and insightful book that explores the deeper meaning and purpose of art and aesthetics in human life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, spirituality, or the creative arts.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Lectures on Ancient Philosophy and Introduction to the Study and Application of Rational Procedure, by Manly P. Hall. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417950129.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

48 pages, Paperback

First published December 30, 2005

About the author

Canadian born, Manly Palmer Hall is the author of over 150 published works, the best known of which are Initiates of the Flame, The Story of Healing, The Divine Art,Aliens Magick and Sorcery The Secret Teachings of All Ages, and An Encyclopedic Outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic Rosicrucian Symbolical Philosophy.
He was also the author of a masonic curiosity, The Lost Keys of Freemasonry in 1923, more than thirty years before he joined a lodge. The preface of later editions states "At the time I wrote this slender volume, I had just passed my twenty-first birthday, and my only contact with Freemasonry was through a few books commonly available to the public." Later, in 1944, he wrote The Secret Destiny of America which popularized the myth of a masonic purpose for the founding of the USA. In 1950 he weighed in again on the meaning of Freemasonry with his booklet: Masonic Orders of Fraternity.
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Initiated: June 28, 1954
Passed: September 20, 1954
Raised November 22, 1954
Jewel Lodge No. 374
Source: Grand Lodge of California records ; William R. Denslow, 10,000 Famous Freemasons, vol. ii. Trenton, MO. : Missouri Lodge of Research / Educational Bureau, Royal Arch Mason Magazine, 1958. p. 165.