
Philosophy
Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
by Albert Pike · 2025 · 861 pages
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Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Force Requires Regulation by Intellect and Law
The blind Force of the people is a Force that must be economized, and also managed, as the blind Force of steam, lifting the ponderous iron arms and turning the large wheels, is made to bore and rifle the cannon and to weave the most delicate lace. Unregulated force is destructive. The book emphasizes that raw, untamed power, like gunpowder burned in the open air, is wasted and can even be self-destructive. It uses the analogy of Polyphemus blinded, striking wildly and falling due to his own blows, to illustrate the dangers of unregulated force. Intellect as the guiding force. To harness the p
Lesson 1: Force Requires Regulation by Intellect and Law
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Lesson 2: Masonry as a Successor to Ancient Mysteries
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Lesson 3: Man's Supremacy Over Institutions: A New Truth
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Key Quote
"Force Requires Regulation by Intellect and Law" — Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
About the Author
Albert Pike is the author of Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.











