Automatic Speaking and Writing: A Study (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward T. Bennett

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267154496 ISBN 13: 9780267154494

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the mysteries of automatic speaking and writing and what they reveal about the mind and beyond.

This study examines how the human mouth and hand can move without conscious intent, producing messages that claim to come from unseen sources. It discusses how most of these communications appear to have an intelligent origin, while also warning of the risks when belief overrides judgment. The book explains simple methods, common experiences, and the kinds of cautions researchers have offered to keep practice safe and sensible.

Written for readers curious about psychical phenomena, the work also situates automatic speaking and writing within broader debates about evidence, sources, and the line between inspiration and illusion. It includes reported statements from practitioners and observers, plus reflections on how to assess such experiences without surrendering critical judgment.

• Clear explanations of how automatic writing begins and what beginners often notice
• Discussion of potential dangers and how to maintain balance and safety
• Insights into how investigators view the source of the messages and the role of belief
• Context in the history of psychical research and related literature

Ideal for readers of spiritualism history, paranormal inquiry, and the study of consciousness through documented cases.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267154496
• ISBN 13: 9780267154494
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 78