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James Allens’ The Man Thinking (1897) was written at a time when psychology was becoming a science. He believed that thinking was the key to human behavior. In his view, our thoughts influence our emotions and actions. This idea has become known as cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT.
CBT focuses on changing negative thought patterns into positive ones. As such, it helps us change our behaviors and improve our lives.
The first chapter is called “Thinking”. Here James Allen explains what he means by the term ‘thinking’. He says that thinking is not just about words but includes all mental processes. It involves both conscious and unconscious activities.
He goes on to say that there are two kinds of thinking: automatic and rational. Automatic thinking is like an animal’s instinctive responses. Rational thinking is more complex and requires effort.
The second chapter is called “Emotions”. Here James talks about the relationship between our emotions and our thoughts. He believes that our emotional state influences our thoughts. For example.
