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Professional Heresy: Edmund Gurney (1847-88) and the Study of Hallucinations and Hypnotism.

Authors :
SOMMER, ANDREAS
Source :
Medical History; Jul2011, Vol. 55 Issue 3, p383-388, 6p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses English philosophical author and music theorist Edmund Gurney, focusing on his research in the fields of dynamic psychiatry and psychology. The author notes Gurney's studies concerning hypnotism and hallucination and examines his relationships with psychical researchers Frederic W.H. Myers and William James. He suggests that Gurney's work has been overlooked in the field of psychology due to its engagement with controversial issues. Gurney's book "Phantasms of the Living" is also discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00257273
Volume :
55
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Medical History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
63540162
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0025727300005445