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Philosophical Research Society

Founded in 1934 by Manly Palmer Hall, the Philosophical Research Society grew out of Hall's early successful work in astrology and occult philosophy and superseded the Hall Publishing Company and the Church of the People, which he had previously headed. The society was created:

"… to investigate the essential teachings of scientific, spiritual, and cultural leaders and further clarify and integrate man's body of knowledge, to apply this knowledge to the present needs of mankind by means of modern skills and the cooperation of outstanding experts, to make available these vital concepts to the public through lectures, publications and other medium to increase public awareness of the usefulness of these ideas and ideals in solving the personal and collective problems of modern man."

The society maintains a research library of over 50,000 volumes and a collection of art and rare books, conducts a weekly program of lectures, seminars, and special events, and publishes a quarterly Journal. The society has also published over 130 books, most by Hall, and produces audiocassettes. The society is located at 3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027. Web-site:http://www.prs.org/.