Psychology in the Light of Psychic Phenomena

By Hereward Carrington

Book Overview

Psychology in the Light of Psychic Phenomena is a book written by Hereward Carrington that explores the relationship between psychology and psychic phenomena. The author delves into the history of psychic experiences and the scientific study of these phenomena, as well as the psychological theories that attempt to explain them. Carrington also examines the different types of psychic experiences, such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition, and how they can be studied and understood from a psychological perspective. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of parapsychology and its implications for our understanding of the human mind and consciousness. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of psychology and the paranormal.1940. Contents: Introduction - the science of today and of the future; Psychology in the light of psychic phenomena (oriental psychology, occidental psychology, the mind-body problem, sensation, hallucinations, crystal gazing, speaking with tongues, etc.); Some sittings with Mrs. Piper (seances, notes, correspondence, discussion); On the mechanism of the acquisition of supernormal knowledge; Appendix - some problems of philosophy, in the light of psychical research. 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162581875
• ISBN13: 9781162581873
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"