Joseph Murphy (1898–1981) was an Irish-born author and renowned New Thought minister, best known for his influential book, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind. Murphy earned a PhD in psychology and became a prominent figure in the spiritual and self-help communities, blending scientific principles with spiritual wisdom in his writings and lectures. His work emphasized the transformative power of positive thinking and the subconscious mind, helping millions of readers worldwide achieve personal growth and success. Throughout his life, Dr. Murphy wrote dozens of books, delivered lectures internationally, and served as the minister of the Church of Divine Science in Los Angeles, leaving a lasting legacy in the fields of metaphysics and self-development.