Psychic Science an Introduction and Contribution to the Experimental Study, of Psychical Phenomena - Hardcover

Émile Boirac

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267621000 ISBN 13: 9780267621002

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

Synopsis

Delve into the evidence and methods behind psychical phenomena with Boirac’s careful introduction to experimental study. Discover how researchers test telekinesis, mental suggestion, and related effects with clear, measured analysis.

This edition surveys the basics of psychic research, explaining the questions scientists ask and the kinds of results that are considered meaningful. It frames how conductibility and suggestion play roles in observed phenomena, while weighing skeptical objections against experimental approaches. The work aims to illuminate a field that challenges conventional ideas with careful inquiry and documented experimentation.

• Clear explanations of key concepts like conductibility, telekinesis, and mental suggestion.
• Discussion of experimental methods, controls, and how researchers interpret results.
• Attention to common skeptical objections and how they are addressed in the lab setting.
• A concise overview of the scope of psychical phenomena and the questions they raise for science.

Ideal for readers curious about the history, methods, and debates in psychical research, including students and general readers seeking a balanced introduction to the topic.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267621000
• ISBN 13: 9780267621002
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384