Esprits et M}}diums M}}langes de M}}tapsychique et de Psychologie [Paperback]

This 1911 publication analyses the widespread spiritual beliefs prevalent in the nineteenth century.First published in 1911, this book by well-known Swiss psychologist Th?odore Flournoy attempts to apply scientific reasoning to the popular nineteenth-century experiments with the supernatural.First published in 1911, this book by well-known Swiss psychologist Th?odore Flournoy attempts to apply scientific reasoning to the popular nineteenth-century experiments with the supernatural.Written by renowned Swiss physician and experimental psychologist Th?odore Flournoy (18541920), this 1911 publication offers a scientific treatment of nineteenth-century spiritual interests and beliefs. Dedicating his work to the Swiss scientist and psychical researcher Marc Thury and to the American psychologist and philosopher William James, Flournoy approaches the subject of 'spiritism', or communication with the dead, with great caution, claiming that it had never been adequately proven and that such practices could most likely be explained as mental processes inherent in the mediums themselves. While recognising and offering validation of the existence of phenomena such as telekinesis, clairvoyance and telepathy, as well as the survival of the soul after death, in this book Flournoy casts doubt on the living human's ability to contact the spirits of the deceased.Pr?face; 1e Partie. Documents d'Enqu?te: 1. Une enqu?te sur la m?diumnit?; 2. Observations recueillies; 3. R?sum?s et remarques diverses; 2e Partie. Observations Diverses: 1. Introduction. Science et m?tapsychique; 2. F. W. H. Myers et la psychologie subliminale; 3. Les esprits trompeurs; 4. Des esprits bienfaissants; 5. De la cryptomn?sie; 6. Le r?ve proph?tique de Mme Buscarlet; 7. Des ph?nom?nes physiques supranormaux; 8. Le case d'Eusapia Palladino; 9. De l'identit? des esprits; 10. Esprits et m?diums; 11. Spiritisme et spiritualisme; 12. A propos de la th?osophie; Table des noms; Additions et corrections.