The Problems of Psychical Research / Experiments and Theories in the Realm of the Supernormal

Name: The Problems of Psychical Research / Experiments and Theories in the Realm of the Supernormal
Author: Hereward Carrington

By Hereward Carrington

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The author reviews psychical phenomena and the methods used to investigate them, arguing that establishing reliable evidence is a prerequisite to scientific progress. The text surveys laboratory instruments and experimental approaches, proposes physiological and psychological hypotheses about consciousness and the will, and presents work in psychic photography and related trials. Other chapters examine hallucination, telepathy, spiritistic mediumship, the Ouija board, mind cure, witchcraft, and how traditional tales preserve psychological observations. The tone combines constructive theorizing with practical suggestions for more rigorous future inquiry.

About the Author

Hereward Carrington

Hereward Carrington was a British author and researcher known for his work in the fields of psychical research and alternative health. He contributed significantly to the understanding of paranormal phenomena, as evidenced by his notable book "The Problems of Psychical Research," which explores experiments and theories related to the supernormal. Carrington also delved into dietary practices, advocating for a natural diet based on fruits and nuts in his work "The Natural Food of Man." Additionally, he examined the mystical practices of India in "Hindu Magic: An Expose of the Tricks of the Yogis and Fakirs of India." His diverse writings reflect a keen interest in both the scientific and the esoteric.