Horace Fletcher

Happiness As Found in Forethought Minus Fearthought

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 276
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 390g
• ISBN-13: 9781017607185
• ISBN-10: 1017607184
• Artikelnr.: 67034976

Autorenporträt

Horace Fletcher (1849-1919), often referred to as 'The Great Masticator,' was a self-titled nutritionist who played a pivotal role in the early 20th-century food reform movements. Fletcher emphasized the importance of proper mastication of food, arguing that thorough chewing could aid digestion and nutrition absorption. His ideas earned popularity and notoriety, influencing both contemporaries and future generations in the domains of health and physical culture. One of his significant contributions to literature is 'Happiness as Found in Forethought Minus Fearthought,' which encapsulates his philosophy of mental hygiene and its effect on well-being. In this work, Fletcher advocates for a forward-thinking and worry-free approach to life, drawing parallels to his dietary principles. His literary style combines didactic expositions with anecdotal experiences, creating works not only instructive but also engaging for his audience. Though some of Fletcher's ideas were met with skepticism, they undeniably laid groundwork for later proponents of mindfulness and holistic health. Consequently, his influence extends beyond nutrition, touching upon the psychological and philosophical aspects of achieving happiness and quality of life.