Occultism and Common-Sense by Beckles Willson
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| Author | Willson, Beckles, 1869-1942 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Barrett, William, Sir, 1844-1925 |
| Title | Occultism and Common-Sense |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Introduction -- Science's attitude towards the "supernatural" -- The hypnotic state -- Phantasms of the living -- Dreams -- Hallucinations -- Phantasms of the dead -- On "hauntings" and kindred phenomena -- The dowsing or divining rod -- Mediumistic phenomena -- More physical phenomena -- The materialisation of "ghosts" -- Spirit-photography -- Clairvoyance -- Mrs. Piper's trance utterances -- Afterword. |
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| Summary | "Occultism and Common-Sense" by Beckles Willson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work investigates various phenomena associated with the supernatural, attempting to apply a rational and critical approach to claims of spiritualism, telepathy, and related topics. The author reflects on the challenges posed by established science against the backdrop of increasing public interest in occultism, suggesting that there exists a body of evidence that demands careful consideration beyond mere skepticism. At the start of the book, the author shares his initial enthusiasm for exploring the realm of occult phenomena with an open mind, only to encounter significant skepticism from established scientific authorities. He discusses an intriguing anecdote involving a man's vision of his deceased mother coinciding with her actual death, illustrating the complexities of psychic experiences and coincidences. The opening establishes a clear tension between common-sense interpretations of such events and the budding field of psychical research, signaling the author’s intent to navigate through anecdotal evidence while seeking solid conclusions drawn from systematic investigation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Spiritualism |
| Subject | Parapsychology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36730 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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