Mesmerism, Spiritualism, &C., Historically & Scientifically Considered, 2 Lectures

Delve into the fascinating world of 19th-century scientific and spiritual inquiry with William Benjamin Carpenter’s “Mesmerism, Spiritualism, &C., Historically & Scientifically Considered.” This volume presents two lectures that critically examine the phenomena of mesmerism and spiritualism through both historical accounts and scientific analysis. Carpenter, a prominent physiologist and naturalist, brings a rigorous and skeptical eye to these popular movements, dissecting their claims and exploring the psychological and physiological factors that might underlie them.These lectures offer valuable insights into the intellectual climate of the Victorian era, where science and spiritual belief often clashed and converged. Carpenter’s work remains relevant for anyone interested in the history of science, the psychology of belief, and the enduring human quest to understand the unseen forces that shape our lives. Discover the reasoned arguments and historical context surrounding these intriguing subjects in this meticulously considered work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.