Parapsychology: A Handbook for the 21st Century
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For the first time in decades, a comprehensive scientific overview delves into the often-misunderstood field of parapsychology. This authoritative handbook rigorously examines phenomena like telepathy, precognition, and psychokinesis, exploring what modern research genuinely confirms and what remains speculative. Esteemed authors and contributors thoughtfully analyze a century of investigations, scrutinizing both the evidence and potential pitfalls like confirmation bias, offering a balanced perspective on these enduring mysteries of the mind and spirit.
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“For those who are brave and confident enough to go to the tough places in science and psychology, with an open mind, this book is just your ticket...an instant classic in this enigmatic and diverse area of study, a 'must buy' addition to one's personal, university, and institutional libraries, and a great gift for a few selected colleagues...offers readers a grand vision of ppsych that is contagiously positive. It is an indispensable guide and first class work!”
“presents a comprehensive guide to the last few decades of endeavor in parapsychology...numerous valuable chapters...the editors have brought together a wonderful collection of writers from a variety of traditions in order to bring up to date our understanding of what parapsychology is, what it has achieved, and what challenges it still faces...a considerable achievement...[will serve] as a go-to-text”
“for those who are brave and confident enough to go to the tough places in science and psychology, with an open mind, this book is just your ticket...an instant classic in this enigmatic and diverse area of study, a 'must-buy' addition to one's personal, university, and institutional libraries...offers a grand vision of psych that is contagiously positive”
📝 Description: Parapsychology: A Handbook for the 21st Century
📑 What's inside
- Preface: Reintroducing Parapsychology (Etzel Cardeña, David -Marcusson-Clavertz and John Palmer)
- Part One--Basic Concepts
- 1. An Overview of Modern Developments in Parapsychology (Nancy L. Zingrone, Carlos S. Alvarado and Gerd H. Hövelmann)
- 2. Parapsychology in Context: The Big Picture (Edward F. Kelly)
- 3. The Case Against Psi (Douglas M. Stokes)
- Part Two--Research Methods and Statistical Approaches
- 4. Experimental Methods in Anomalous Cognition and Anomalous Perturbation Research (John Palmer)
- 5. Research Methods with Spontaneous Case Studies (Emily Williams Kelly and Jim B. Tucker)
- 6. Macro-Psychokinesis: Methodological Concerns (Graham Watkins)
- 7. Statistical Guidelines for Empirical Studies (Patrizio E. Tressoldi and Jessica Utts)
- Part Three--Psychology and
- 8. Psychological Concepts of Psi Function: A Review and Constructive Critique (Rex G. Stanford)
- 9. States, Traits, Cognitive Variables and Psi (Etzel Cardeña and David -Marcusson-Clavertz)
- 10. Ariadne's Thread: Meditation and Psi (Serena M. -Roney-Dougal)
- Part Four--Biology and
- 11. Psi and Biology: An Evolutionary Perspective (Richard S. Broughton)
- 12. Drugs and Psi Phenomena (David Luke)
- Part Five--Physics and
- 13. Quantum Theory and Parapsychology (Brian Millar)
- 14. Physical Correlates of Psi (Adrian Ryan)
- Part Six--Psi Phenomena: Anomalous Cognition, Perturbation and Force
- 15. Explicit Anomalous Cognition: A Review of the Best Evidence in Ganzfeld, Forced Choice, Remote Viewing and Dream Studies (Johann Baptista, Max Derakhshani and Patrizio E. Tressoldi)
- 16. Implicit Anomalous Cognition (John Palmer)
- 17. Psi and Psychophysiology (Dean Radin and Alan Pierce)
- 18. Experimental Research on Distant Intention Phenomena (Stefan Schmidt)
- 19. Macro-Psychokinesis (Stephen E. Braude)
- 20. Micro-Psychokinesis (Mario Varvoglis and Peter A. Bancel)
- 21. Implicit Physical Psi: The Global Consciousness Project (Roger D. Nelson)
- 22. Experimenter Effects in Parapsychology Research (John Palmer and Brian Millar)
- Part Seven--Psi Phenomena: Research on Survival
- 23. Mental Mediumship (Julie Beischel and Nancy L. Zingrone)
- 24. Reincarnation: Field Studies and Theoretical Issues Today (Antonia Mills and Jim B. Tucker)
- 25. Ghosts and Poltergeists: An Eternal Enigma (Michaeleen Maher)
- 26. Electronic Voice Phenomena (Mark R. Leary and Tom Butler)
- Part Eight--Practical Applications
- 27. Psi in Everyday Life: Nonhuman and Human (Rupert Sheldrake)
- 28. Exceptional Experiences (ExE) in Clinical Psychology (Martina Belz and Wolfgang Fach)
- 29. Applied Psi (Paul H. Smith and Garret Moddel)
- Part Nine--To Sum It
- 30. On the Usefulness of Parapsychology for Science at Large (Gerd H. Hövelmann)
- 31. On Negative Capability and Parapsychology: Personal Reflections
- (Etzel Cardeña)
- About the Contributors
- Index
💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
This handbook is an essential resource for serious students of the occult who desire intellectual rigor alongside spiritual curiosity. It serves those tired of unverified claims, offering a balanced view that respects psychic phenomena while demanding scientific accountability. Readers seeking to understand the genuine limits and possibilities of telepathy or precognition will find clarity here. It bridges the divide between mystics and scientists, providing a sturdy foundation for anyone wishing to explore the mind's mysteries without falling into confirmation bias or blind skepticism. It is perfect for those ready to engage with complex data in pursuit of authentic esoteric knowledge.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
While this text offers a necessary corrective to sensationalist literature, it may disappoint readers seeking magical techniques or definitive proof of the supernatural. The authors’ commitment to scientific neutrality renders the experience dry for those expecting mystical revelation or practical spellcraft. It is not suited for casual hobbyists wanting quick answers or easy validation of their beliefs. However, for academics and serious researchers willing to navigate dense analysis and scrutinize potential pitfalls like confirmation bias, it provides an invaluable, balanced perspective on a century of investigations, making it a critical, if demanding, reference for the modern occultist.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
If you've ever pondered the true nature of your uncanny intuitions or sought a credible, evidence-based exploration of psychic phenomena, this book is for you. It offers a scholarly yet accessible journey into the scientific study of the extraordinary.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Rigorous Psi Inquiry
This volume provides an unparalleled, in-depth scientific examination of psychic phenomena, moving beyond casual anecdotes to critically assess decades of research. It scrutinizes the methodology and findings, dissecting the data to distinguish between robust evidence and less conclusive observations in the realm of the paranormal.
Understanding Anomalous Events
Many individuals recount experiences that defy conventional explanation, such as knowing a distant friend will call or sensing the presence of loved ones who have passed. This book acknowledges these pervasive human experiences, offering a framework to understand how scientists have approached their study rather than dismissing them outright.
Exploring Psychic Abilities
The text systematically addresses specific purported psychic abilities, including the communication of thoughts without known sensory input (telepathy), foreknowledge of future events (precognition), and the mental influence over physical matter (psychokinesis), evaluating the current scientific understanding and theories behind each.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Telepathy
- Precognition
- Psychokinesis
📔 Questions to reflect on
- Reflect on a personal experience that felt 'psychic' or unexplainable. How might the scientific frameworks presented in this book offer new ways to understand or question that event?
- Considering the historical context of parapsychological research, what ethical considerations do you believe are most important when studying phenomena that challenge conventional science?
- After reading about various psi phenomena, which specific area (e.g., telepathy, precognition) do you find most compelling, and why do you think it continues to captivate human curiosity?
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