Author profile

James Allen

1864–1912 · England

An English essayist whose concise New Thought writing connected habits of mind with character, purpose and conduct.

Psychology & Personal Growth Philosophy

Life and context

A short timeline

1864
Born in England.
1903
As a Man Thinketh published.
Unknown year
The Way of Peace published.
1912
End of the author’s recorded life.

Recurring concerns

Themes and style

thought
character
purpose
self-discipline

Aphoristic moral reflection using repeated analogies and direct second-person encouragement.

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Works by James Allen

2 works in the Linden collection.

Psychology & Personal Growth

As a Man Thinketh

James Allen

Psychology & Personal Growth · B2–C1 · 40 min

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Psychology & Personal Growth

The Way of Peace

James Allen

Psychology & Personal Growth · B2–C1 · 2 hr

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