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'Mesmerism, Spiritualism, &c' explores the phenomena of mesmerism and spiritualism, popular in the 19th century, through the lens of scientific inquiry. William B. Carpenter critically examines the claims and practices associated with these movements, seeking to understand the psychological and physiological mechanisms that might underlie them. This work offers valuable insights into the historical context of early psychological research and the enduring human fascination with unexplained phenomena. It delves into the debates surrounding the validity of spiritualistic claims and the potential for self-deception or manipulation. Carpenter’s analysis provides a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of science, belief, and social trends during a pivotal era of intellectual and cultural change.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.