The Case For And Against Psychical Belief

""The Case For And Against Psychical Belief"" by Carl Murchison is a comprehensive examination of the evidence for and against the existence of psychic phenomena. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part presenting arguments in favor of psychical belief and the second part presenting arguments against it.The first part of the book explores the history of psychical research, including the work of prominent figures such as William James and Frederic Myers. Murchison examines various types of psychic phenomena, including telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition, and presents evidence from scientific studies and anecdotal accounts to support the existence of these phenomena.In the second part of the book, Murchison presents counterarguments to psychical belief. He explores the potential for fraud and deception in psychic phenomena, as well as the role of suggestion and expectation in shaping people's experiences. He also considers alternative explanations for reported psychic phenomena, such as coincidence and selective memory.Throughout the book, Murchison maintains a balanced and objective perspective, presenting evidence from both sides of the debate and encouraging readers to draw their own conclusions. ""The Case For And Against Psychical Belief"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of psychic phenomena and the paranormal.Fourteen Essays On Psychical Phenomena And Mediumship By Fourteen Authors Including Sir Oliver Lodge, Houdini, Mary Austin And Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.