Animal Magnetism (Classic Reprint)

Alfred Binet, Charles FĂ rĂ

ISBN 10: 1332333737 / ISBN 13: 9781332333738

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the history of animal magnetism and hypnotism, tracing their origins to the 16th century. The author examines the key players involved in the development of these practices, including Mesmer and Puysegur, and discusses the controversies that have surrounded them. This book also delves into the various theories and techniques associated with animal magnetism and hypnotism, shedding light on the complex relationship between mind and body. By examining the successes and failures of past practitioners, the author provides valuable insights into the potential therapeutic uses of these practices. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the history and development of animal magnetism and hypnotism, highlighting their enduring significance in the field of psychology and medicine. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Animal Magnetism (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332333737
• ISBN 13: 9781332333738
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology

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Synopsis

A clear, approachable history of animal magnetism and hypnotism, showing how science wrestled with a long-standing mystery and what it learned along the way.

The book surveys the rise and struggle of animal magnetism, tracing its roots from early ideas to modern scientific scrutiny. It explains how researchers used observation and experiments to test claims, and how the topic moved from superstition to a serious field within psychology and physiology. The narrative highlights key figures, pivotal experiments, and the evolving methods that shaped understanding of hypnosis and mental suggestion.

Written to illuminate a controversial topic without sensationalism, it emphasizes method, evidence, and the careful work of scientists who questioned and refined what magnetism might reveal about the mind and body.

• Tracks the origins and development of animal magnetism and hypnotism through history
• Explains how academies and scientists debated its existence and methods
• Describes experimental approaches and notable researchers who advanced or challenged the ideas
• Links early observations to later insights in psychology and medical science

Ideal for readers of science history, psychology, and the study of how scientific inquiry evolves over time.