The Meaning of Psychical Research

By Hereward Carrington

Book Overview

The Meaning of Psychical Research is a non-fiction book written by Hereward Carrington, a British-American researcher and writer, and published in 1923. The book is a comprehensive overview of the field of psychical research, which is the study of paranormal phenomena such as telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and psychokinesis. Carrington discusses the history of psychical research, including its origins in spiritualism and the work of early pioneers such as William James and Frederic Myers. He also describes the methods used by researchers to study paranormal phenomena, such as experiments with mediums, telepathy tests, and investigations of hauntings and poltergeists. The author also addresses the criticisms that psychical research has faced from skeptics and mainstream scientists, and argues that the field deserves serious consideration and further study. Carrington believes that the study of paranormal phenomena can provide insights into the nature of consciousness and the human mind, and may ultimately lead to new scientific discoveries.Overall, The Meaning of Psychical Research is a thought-provoking and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of paranormal research and its potential implications for our understanding of the universe.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Story of Psychic Science, by Hereward Carrington. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592596.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: 1419174894
• ISBN13: 9781419174896
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"