Animal Magnetism

""Animal Magnetism"" is a book written by Alfred Binet, a renowned French psychologist, in which he explores the concept of animal magnetism or mesmerism. The book delves into the history of mesmerism and its use in medicine and psychology, as well as the controversy surrounding its legitimacy as a scientific practice. Binet also presents his own research and experiments on the subject, including the use of hypnosis and suggestion in treating psychological disorders. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of animal magnetism and its impact on the field of psychology.1892. A work written from observations and facts observed in the Salpetriere, in accordance with the experimental method observed in clinical science. Contents: animal magnetism in its beginnings, Mesmer and Puysegur; history of animal magnetism; modes of producing hypnosis; symptoms of hypnosis; hypnotic states; imperfect forms of hypnosis; general study of suggestion; hallucinations; suggestions of movements and acts; paralysis by suggestion, anesthesia; paralysis by suggestion, motor paralysis; application of hypnotism to therapeutics and education; hypnotism and responsibility.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.