Story of Psychic Science

The Story of Psychic Science is a comprehensive book written by Hereward Carrington that delves into the history and development of psychic science. The book covers a wide range of topics related to psychic phenomena, including telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis, and explores the various scientific and spiritual theories that attempt to explain these phenomena.Carrington begins by tracing the roots of psychic science back to ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians and Greeks, and then moves on to discuss the work of more recent figures, including the 18th-century spiritualist Andrew Jackson Davis and the 19th-century psychic researcher Frederic W.H. Myers.The book also covers the rise of spiritualism in the United States and Europe during the 19th century, as well as the development of parapsychology as a scientific discipline in the 20th century. Carrington explores the work of prominent researchers in the field, such as J.B. Rhine and Charles Tart, and examines the controversies and debates that have surrounded the study of psychic phenomena.Throughout the book, Carrington presents a balanced and objective view of the subject matter, drawing on scientific research, historical accounts, and personal experiences to provide a comprehensive overview of the field of psychic science. The Story of Psychic Science is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and development of this intriguing area of study.(Psychical Research) Contents: The Meaning of Psychical Research; The Reality of the Invisible; The Personality of the Investigator; Fraud and Deception; The Oracles; The Saints and Psychic Phenomena; Miracles; Witchcraft; Astrology; Occultism: Occult Science; Mysticism; Swedenborg; Mesmerism; Hypnotism; Psychic Phenomena Among Savages; Psychic Phenomena Among the American Indians; Andrew Jackson Davis; The Antecedents of Spiritualism; Modern Spiritualism: Historical New Mediums; Spiritualism and Insanity; Reincarnation; The Ethics of Spiritualism; The Moral Teachings of Spiritualism; Theosophy; Society for Psychical Research; Psychology and Psychical Research; The Physical Phenomena; Human Aura, Telekinesis; Raps, Poltergeists; Independent Writing; Levitation; Hindu Magic; Mental Phenomena, Automatic Writing, Speaking with Tongues; Crystal Gazing; Psychometry; Telepathy; Clairvoyance; Premonitions; Apparitions; Haunted Houses; The Relation of Psychic Phenomena to Other Sciences; Physics, Chemistry, Math, Botany, Astronomy, Art, Music.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.

Author: Hereward Carrington

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing

Publication Date: Jan 01, 1992

Number of Pages: 436 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1564592596

ISBN-13: 9781564592590