Raymond; or, Life and Death / With examples of the evidence for survival of memory and affection after death.

Name: Raymond; or, Life and Death / With examples of the evidence for survival of memory and affection after death.
Author: Sir Oliver Lodge

By Sir Oliver Lodge

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The first section memorializes the author's son who died in the Great War through personal reminiscences and letters that convey daily life at the front. The second collects alleged posthumous communications, including sittings, automatic writing, table experiments, group photographs, and cross-correspondences offered as evidence of survival. The third presents analytical essays that examine meanings of life and death, the relation of mind and brain, mechanisms and credibility of psychic communication, and wider metaphysical implications, concluding with reflections on religious belief and an open scientific attitude toward continued personal existence.

About the Author

Sir Oliver Lodge

Sir Oliver Lodge was a prominent British physicist and writer known for his contributions to the fields of science and philosophy. He played a significant role in the development of wireless communication and was an early advocate for the study of psychical research. Lodge's notable works include "Life and Matter: A Criticism of Professor Haeckel's 'Riddle of the Universe'" and "Raymond; or, Life and Death," where he explored themes of survival after death and the intersection of faith and science. His writings reflect a deep engagement with both scientific inquiry and spiritual questions, making him a unique figure in the early 20th-century intellectual landscape.