Occultism

Occultism is a comprehensive book written by Edward Clodd that delves into the world of the occult. The book explores the various aspects of occultism, from its history to its practices and beliefs. It covers the various forms of occultism, such as spiritualism, theosophy, and magic, and discusses their origins and development.The book also examines the role of occultism in society and its impact on individuals. It explores the psychology behind occultism and the reasons why people are drawn to it. The author provides a critical analysis of the claims made by occultists and offers a rational perspective on their practices and beliefs.Occultism is an engaging and informative read that provides a fascinating insight into the world of the occult. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and development of occultism and its impact on society.1922. This text incorporates two lectures delivered by Clodd to the Royal Institution on May 17 and 24, 1921. He discusses various aspects of the Occult and in dealing with Occultism science discharges its functions in explaining it. He states that history has many an example to show that delusions and errors do not perish by controversial warfare, but rather under the slow and scarcely perceptible operation of changes that are fatal to them. He concludes that we are as far as ever from any solution of the problems of the origin, nature and meaning of life. The mechanism of the brain as the organ of the mind is being gradually understood, but that knowledge is still in its infancy.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.