In 1953 a second edition was published which omitted out-dated material. A further revision was made for the third edition in 1964. Since then, the progress made by humanity has been such that the nature of the problems has changed to a marked degree.

For example, problems relating to the worlds children continue to exist but in different forms and under different conditions to those of the post-war period. The problems of capital, labor and employment have changed greatly in an increasingly automated and computerized world. Significant developments within the many branches of orthodox religion are presenting new problems within the worlds faiths. Similar comments can be made on all the problems considered.

In addition, new problems are arising under present day conditions, many of these can usefully be viewed as variations and extensions of the basic six problems discussed in this book.

In 2025 as we reintroduce the book again, the basic teaching on all the problems is still as sound, as dynamic and as necessary as when originally written. But it is important that those who study this book are aware of its history so that the essential teaching can be recognized and absorbed and the irrelevant factors ignored.

The spiritual principles to be applied to the problems of humanity as discussed in this book are valid today. The contribution of esoteric students in creating the thoughtform of solution to human problems in a world at crisis point is a vital and practical service.