Ourselves (Volume 4)
By Charlotte M. Mason (1905)
Moral and Mental Philosophy for Young People and Parents. Mason's brilliant allegory of the city of 'Mansoul': teaching young people self-knowledge, how to govern their thoughts, rule their passions, and direct their wills.
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Book I: Self-Knowledge — The House of Mansoul
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Book I: Self-Knowledge — The House of Mansoul
The Kingdom of Mansoul: the Lords of the Body (Hunger, Thirst, Rest) and the Lords of the Mind (Curiosity, Emulation, Sympathy, Reflection).
[Public Domain: Charlotte Mason Home Education Series (1886–1923), Complete Unabridged Edition.]
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6 ChaptersEvery chapter below is pre-indexed for oral narration and easy 1-click scheduling into your weekly Charlotte Mason lesson plan.
Book I: Self-Knowledge — The House of Mansoul
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Book I: The Intellect and its Citizens
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Book I: The Court of Conscience
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Book II: Self-Direction — The Way of the Will
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Book II: The Way of the Reason
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Book II: The Soul's True Sanctuary
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