Psychical Research - Paperback

by W. F. Barrett (Author), William F. Barrett (Author)

Psychical Research by Sir William F. Barrett is a comprehensive exploration of the field of psychical research, which investigates paranormal phenomena such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and telekinesis. The book provides a detailed overview of the history of psychical research, including the work of notable figures such as William James and Frederic W.H. Myers. It also delves into the scientific methods used to study psychic phenomena, including experiments and case studies. The book includes a discussion of the evidence for and against the existence of psychic abilities, as well as the potential implications of such abilities for our understanding of the nature of consciousness and the universe. With its clear and accessible writing style, Psychical Research is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of paranormal phenomena and the mysteries of the human mind.Contents: Science and Superstition; Unconscious muscular action; Society for Psychical Research; Willing game and so-called thought-reading; Thought transference in both normal state and hypnotic state; Mesmerism, Hypnotism, Suggestion; Telepathy; Visual hallucinations, phantasms; Dreams and crystal-visions; Supernormal perception-seeing without the eyes; Divining, dowsing; Haunting; Spiritualism; Automatic writing-cross correspondence and survival after death.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.