Théodore Flournoy fu un professore di psicologia che approfondì i regni misteriosi della parapsicologia e dello spiritismo. Guadagnò notorietà per il suo studio approfondito della medium Helen Smith, attraverso la quale esplorò fenomeni come i ricordi di vite passate e la mente inconscia. Flournoy interpretò i suoi sfoghi come manifestazioni di criptamnesia e dell'immaginazione del subconscio, confutando così le ipotesi spiritiste. Il suo lavoro evidenziò spiegazioni psicologiche per le abilità medianiche, inclusa la suggestione e la telepatia provenienti dal subconscio.
In this groundbreaking work on the relationship between spiritism and psychology, Carrington and Flournoy offer a comprehensive analysis of paranormal phenomena and their psychological origins. This book is a must-read for individuals interested in the intersection of science and the supernatural.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by offering a modern edition that remains faithful to the original text, ensuring accessibility for contemporary readers.
A Case of Multiple Personality with Imaginary Languages
Exploring the extraordinary experiences of medium Hélène Smith, the book delves into her claims of reincarnation as Marie Antoinette and a Hindu princess, as well as her alleged connections to Mars. Théodore Flournoy offers a psychological interpretation of her fantasies, highlighting the unconscious mind's creative and mythopoetic abilities. The introduction by Soriu Shamdasani contextualizes Flournoy's work within the cultural and intellectual milieu of the time, noting its influence on key figures in psychology like Freud and Jung.
Cette publication de 1911 analyse les croyances spirituelles répandues au XIXe siècle.