Spiritism and Psychology

""Spiritism and Psychology"" is a book written by Theodore Flournoy, a Swiss psychologist and philosopher, that explores the intersection between spiritualism and psychology. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part examining the beliefs and practices of the Spiritist movement, which emerged in the 19th century and is based on the idea that spirits of the dead can communicate with the living. Flournoy examines the claims of Spiritism and analyzes the experiences of individuals who claim to have communicated with spirits, including the famous case of H�����l�����ne Smith, a medium who claimed to have contact with extraterrestrial beings.In the second part of the book, Flournoy applies his psychological expertise to the study of Spiritism, arguing that many of the phenomena associated with spiritualism can be explained by psychological factors such as suggestion, hypnosis, and the power of the imagination. He also explores the role of the unconscious mind in spiritual experiences and argues that many people who claim to have had contact with spirits are actually experiencing a manifestation of their own unconscious desires and fears.Overall, ""Spiritism and Psychology"" is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of spirituality and psychology, and a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about the nature of consciousness and the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of spiritualism, the psychology of belief, or the mysteries of the human mind.1911. In this volume, the perplexing manifestations on spiritism and psychology are treated in a manner at once daring and original, and with an impartiality rarely met with in high scientific circles. The author's standpoint is that spiritism (the belief in communication with spirits of the dead) is a �������fallacy,������� yet at the same time he acknowledges the existence of telepathy, clairvoyance, telekinesis, materialization, and other supernormal phenomena which are not, as yet, recognized by official science.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.