Psychical Miscellanea

Being Papers on Psychical Research, Telepathy, Hypnotism, Christian Science, etc.

by J. Arthur Hill

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Language: English

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"Psychical Miscellanea" by J. Arthur Hill is a collection of essays on psychical research and related topics written in the early 20th century. This work aggregates several articles that Hill has penned over the years, examining subjects such as telepathy, hypnotism, and views on death, all reflecting the era's fascination with the supernatural and spiritualism. The book likely appeals to readers interested in the intersection of science, psychology, and spirituality, as it provides both personal insights and empirical investigations into phenomena beyond the conventional understanding of reality. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone as Hill discusses attitudes toward death and the varied human reactions to the concept of mortality. He explores personal fears, cultural influences, and religious teachings, drawing from literary references and his own experiences. Hill articulates a profound skepticism towards traditional notions of hell and eternal damnation, proposing instead a more nuanced understanding of existence after death, shaped by years of psychical research. This section establishes his credentials as a serious investigator of the paranormal while inviting readers to consider complex philosophical and spiritual questions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Included because retained bibliographic metadata links this work to Mesmerism, animal magnetism, and hypnosis, Parapsychology and psychical research, and Telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition.

Parapsychology and psychical research
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Telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition
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Mesmerism, animal magnetism, and hypnosis
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Being Papers on Psychical Research, Telepathy, Hypnotism, Christian Science, etc. Project Gutenberg electronic edition Project Gutenberg metadata does not identify the source print edition.	2011-09-29	Project Gutenberg	English	—	Public domain (USA)	Project Gutenberg (opens in a new tab)