Occultism and Common-Sense
Published on 20. July 2023
91 pages
978-93-5904-325-8 (ISBN)
Description
"Occultism and Common-Sense" by Beckles Willson is a thought-provoking book that explores the world of occult phenomena and its relation to common sense and rationality. Willson delves into various aspects of occultism, including psychic phenomena, spiritualism, and mystical experiences, and examines them through the lens of practical reasoning. With a balanced and critical approach, the book seeks to demystify occult beliefs and practices while encouraging readers to approach the subject with an open mind. "Occultism and Common-Sense" is a valuable resource for those interested in exploring the intersection of mysticism and reason.
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Contents
- NOTE
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER I
- SCIENCE'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE "SUPERNATURAL
- CHAPTER II
- THE HYPNOTIC STATE
- CHAPTER III
- PHANTASMS OF THE LIVING
- CHAPTER IV
- DREAMS
- CHAPTER V
- HALLUCINATIONS
- CHAPTER VI
- PHANTASMS OF THE DEAD
- CHAPTER VII
- ON "HAUNTINGS" AND KINDRED PHENOMENA
- CHAPTER VIII
- THE DOWSING OR DIVINING ROD
- CHAPTER IX
- MEDIUMISTIC PHENOMENA
- CHAPTER X
- MORE PHYSICAL PHENOMENA
- CHAPTER XI
- THE MATERIALISATION OF "GHOSTS
- CHAPTER XII
- SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPHY
- CHAPTER XIII
- CLAIRVOYANCE
- CHAPTER XIV
- MRS PIPER'S TRANCE UTTERANCES
- AFTERWORD
