Théodore Flournoy bol profesor psychológie, ktorý sa venoval záhadným oblastiam parapsychológie a spiritualizmu. Preslávil sa svojou podrobnou štúdiou média Helen Smith, prostredníctvom ktorej skúmal javy ako spomienky na minulé životy a podvedomá myseľ. Flournoy interpretoval jej výplody ako prejavy kryptamnézie a imaginácie podvedomia, čím odmietol spiritualistické hypotézy. Jeho práce poukazovali na psychologické vysvetlenia mediálnych schopností, ako je sugescia a telepatia z podvedomia.
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.