Philosophy Of Mystery

Philosophy of Mystery by Walter Cooper Dendy is an 1845 work that looks at such subjects as spiritualism, demonology, telepathy, and prophesy in the light of contemporary science. Contents include: "The Challenge", "Nature and Motives of Ghosts", "Prophecy of Spectres", "Illusion of Spectres", "Fantasy from Mental Association", "Fantasy from Cerebral Excitement", "Poetic Fantasy, or Phrensy", "Fantasy from Sympathy with the Brain", "Mysterious Forms and Signs", "Analysis and Classification of Spectral Illusion", etc. This fascinating volume offers an insight into the Victorian obsession with the supernatural, and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the paranormal. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

• | Author: Walter Cooper Dendy
• | Publisher: Obscure Press
• | Publication Date: Jun 12, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 446 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1528709640
• | ISBN-13: 9781528709644