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Mesmerismus
Oder, system der wechselwirkungen, theorie und anwendung des thierischen magnetismus als die allgemeine heilkunde zur erhaltung des menschen

Part of Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge

Author: Franz Anton Mesmer
Editor: Karl Christian Wolfart

Date Published: June 2011
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format: Paperback
isbn: 9781108072694

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Early in his career, the German doctor Franz Mesmer (1734–1815) became fascinated by the concept that the invisible natural forces or 'magnetism' exerted by planets, minerals and animals (or humans) could produce physical effects including healing. His influential 'discoveries' were highly controversial, and Mesmer tried persistently but unsuccessfully to obtain scientific recognition for his theory of 'animal magnetism'. This book, published in 1814, was edited by Mesmer's friend J. C. Wolfart, also a medical doctor and a former sceptic. Its scope goes far beyond the mere question of healing individuals. Mesmer proposes a system that he claims would both improve the physical and mental health of individuals and promote the ethical ordering of society. Mesmer appeals to future leaders to develop his blueprint of a more 'natural' and balanced world order, based on his understanding of Enlightenment science and his observations of human physiology, psychology, education, government and justice.

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Product details
- Date Published: June 2011
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781108072694
- length: 450 pages
- dimensions: 216 x 140 x 25 mm
- weight: 0.57kg
- contains: 7 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
An den Leser
Erklärung der Abbildungen
Vorrede
Einleitung
Erster Theil. Physik:
1. Vorläufige Begriffe
2. Von den Eigenschaften der organisirten Körper
3. Vom Menschen
Zweiter Theil. Moral: Einleitung oder Elementar-Begriffe über verschiedene auf das gesellschaftliche Leben Bezug habende Gegenstände
1. Elementar-Begriffe über Moral, Erziehung und Gesetzgebung
2. Ueber Regierung und Erziehung
Anhang. Die naturgemässe Verfahrungsart bei der Geburt des Menschen.
Author
Franz Anton Mesmer
Editor
Karl Christian Wolfart