Edward Earle Purinton
American businessman From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American businessman From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward Earle Purinton (April 24, 1878 – July 10, 1943) was an American businessman, naturopath, philosopher and self-help writer.
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| Born | April 24, 1878 |
| Died | July 10, 1943[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, writer |
Purinton was born in Morgantown, West Virginia. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Denison University in June 1899 and was an instructor in Greek at the Doane Academy (1899–1900).[2] His father was Daniel Boardman Purinton, a former President of Denison University.[3]
Purinton wrote articles on business and personal efficiency for The Independent magazine. He was Director of The Independent's Efficiency Service.[4] Purinton was dean of the American Efficiency Foundation and wrote about the virtues of American business practices.[5][6] He was a member of the American Academy of Political and Social Science and President of the National Efficiency League of New York City.[7]
Purinton was a naturopath.[8][9] In 1902, Purinton edited Benedict Lust's The Naturopath and Herald of Health.[9] He was a notable advocate of fasting, authoring The Philosophy of Fasting in 1915.[10] He labelled his system of fasting the "Conquest Fast" and described it as "a combination of the early Church Fast with the modern Therapeutic Fast."[11] His views on fasting influenced Wincenty Lutosławski.[8] Purinton recommended fasting for spiritual well-being and virtue.[12]
Purinton died at Chattahoochee, Florida.[1]
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