Publisher's Synopsis
The Enchanted Boundary is a book written by Walter Franklin Prince, which provides a comprehensive survey of negative reactions to claims of psychic phenomena from the years 1820 to 1930. The book explores the skepticism and criticism that surrounded claims of psychic abilities during this time period, and delves into the various theories and explanations that were put forth to explain such phenomena.Prince examines the work of various skeptics, scientists, and philosophers who sought to debunk claims of psychic abilities, including the likes of William James, James Hyslop, and Joseph Jastrow. He also explores the role of religion and spirituality in shaping attitudes towards psychic phenomena, and how these attitudes evolved over time.The Enchanted Boundary provides a detailed and insightful look into the history of psychic phenomena, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the minds of those who sought to understand and explain such phenomena. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, spirituality, and the paranormal.1930. This book embodies the first attempt to appraise on a large scale writings hostile to psychic research. It seeks to deal fairly with persons who, through the course of more than a century, have expressed their disbelief in any facts �������psychic������� or �������supernormal,������� according to the understood meaning of these terms. It proposes to ascertain with what degree of knowledge these persons are equipped to deal with the subject, to see whether the logic they employ is such as is employed in other types of investigation or is of a sort deemed good enough only for this, and generally to analyze and set forth their polemical methodology. All of these persons are respectable, and some of them illustrious, representatives of the classes to which they belong, physical scientists, psychologists, university and college instructors, physicians, clergymen, magicians and what-not. There are more than one hundred of these to be heard in this book.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.
