The Scientific Basis of Spiritualism

By Epes W. Sargent

Book Overview

The Scientific Basis of Spiritualism by Epes Sargent is a comprehensive exploration of the principles and practices of spiritualism, a belief system that posits the existence of an afterlife and the ability of human beings to communicate with the dead. Sargent draws on a wide range of scientific and philosophical sources to support his arguments, including the work of Darwin, Huxley, and Spencer, as well as the writings of Swedenborg and other spiritualist thinkers. He discusses the evidence for the survival of consciousness after death, the nature of spirits and their communication with the living, and the ethical implications of spiritualism for human behavior. The book also includes a detailed history of the spiritualist movement, from its origins in the 19th century to its contemporary manifestations. Overall, The Scientific Basis of Spiritualism offers a compelling case for the reality of spiritual phenomena and their potential significance for human understanding and well-being.1881. Sargent was a journalist, poet, educator and in the last phase of his life, a brilliant advocate of Spiritism. Contents: The Basis: Clairvoyance, Direct Writing; Facts Against Theories; Reply to Objections of Wundt; Clairvoyance a Spiritual Faculty; Is Spiritual Science Hostile to Religion?; Phenomenal Proofs-The Spirit Body; Proofs from Induced Somnambulism, etc.; Cumulative Testimony-Spirit Communications; Discrete Mental States; The Unseen World a Reality; The Sentiment of Immortality; and The Great Generalization.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: 1417922087
• ISBN13: 9781417922086
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"