About the author
Stephen E. Braude is a philosopher who has written extensively on parapsychology and the philosophy of science as they relate to psychic phenomena. His books include The Gold Leaf Lady and Other Parapsychological Investigations (University of Chicago Press, 2007), drawn from more than thirty years studying extrasensory perception, psychokinesis, and mediumship; ESP and Psychokinesis: A Philosophical Examination, one of the first sustained philosophical studies of psychic phenomena since C. D. Broad's earlier lectures; Limits of Influence, a detailed look at the evidence for large-scale psychokinesis and why it has failed to persuade most skeptics; and Immortal Remains, which examines the evidence bearing on survival after death. His work is written from a philosophical and evidentiary standpoint, weighing claims and methodology rather than advocating practice, aimed at readers interested in the academic study of the paranormal.
📖 Where to start with Stephen E Braude
💬 What our editors say about Stephen E Braude's books
“Braude provides a nuanced examination that demands intellectual honesty from all parties involved in the debate over consciousness. By rigorously distinguishing between living actions and hypothetical dead entities, he builds a…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Immortal Remains: The Evidence for Life After Death
“Braude delivers a seminal exploration that rigorously addresses skeptical objections while presenting compelling evidence for extrasensory perception. However, this text is not suited for casual readers seeking quick paranormal…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on ESP and Psychokinesis: A Philosophical Examination (Revised)
“Braude offers a compelling, albeit niche, exploration of the inexplicable through five extraordinary cases. While his blend of skepticism and inquiry is refreshing for serious students of parapsychology, this book may not suit…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Gold Leaf Lady and Other Parapsychological Investigations
📋 Editions by Stephen E Braude in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immortal Remains: The Evidence for Life After Death | — | Rowman & Littlefield Publi | 352 | 9780742514720 |
| ESP and Psychokinesis: A Philosophical Examination (Revised) | 2002 | Brown Walker Press | 248 | 9781581124071 |
| The Gold Leaf Lady and Other Parapsychological Investigations | 2007 | University of Chicago Pres | 232 | 9780226071527 |
| Limits of Influence: Psychokinesis and the Philosophy of Science | 1996 | University Press of Americ | 328 | 9780761806240 |
