1st Edition

Today and Tomorrow Volume 11 Psychology Apollonius, or the Future of Psychical Research Socrates, or the Emancipation of Mankind Morpheus, or the Future of Sleep Sisyphus, or the Limits of Psychology The Passing of Phantoms

    478 Pages
    by Routledge

    Volume 11 Apollonius, or the Future of Psychical Research

    E N Bennett

    Originally published in 1927

    "Admirably conceived, skilfully executed." Liverpool Post

    "His exposition of the case for psychic research is lucid and interesting." The Scotsman

    This volume summarizes the results secured by the scientific treatment of psychical phenomena, and to forecast the future developments of such research.

    88pp

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    Socrates

    Or the Emancipation of Mankind

    H F Carlill

    Originally published in 1927

    "One of the most brilliant and important of a remarkable series." Westminster Gazette

    This volume examines the differences between humans and animals and discusses the freedom that a proper understanding of psychology will bring to the human race. The author argues that the whole psycho-physical organism will be regarded as what it is – a mechanism full of inherited tendencies and untapped energies which needs to be consciously adjusted and controlled.

    90pp

    Morpheus or the Future of Sleep

    D F Fraser-Harris

    Originally published in 1928.

    "His arguments, clearly and ably presented, hold our interest." Clarion

    "Shows that the doctors do not as yet know much about the subject." Queen

    This volume discusses sleep and the part it plays in maintaining health. It contains suggestions for sufferers from insomnia, discusses dreams and their causes and suggests the probable line of investigation of sleep problems.

    94pp

     

    Sisyphus or the Limits of Psychology

    M Jaeger

    Originally published in 1929.

    "Much acumen and knowledge. All students of psychology should read it." Manchester Guardian

    This volume argues that Psychology (although a "young" science in 1929) has just as an important role to play as Physics and Chemistry, because it affects the ordinary person and is not merely limited to the scientific community. The opportunities is provides, as well as its limits, are discussed.

    88pp

     

     

    The Passing of The Phantoms

    A Study of Evolutionary Psychology and Morals

    C J Patten

    Originally published in 1924

    "This bright and bracing little book." Literary Guide

    "Interesting and original." Medical Times

    This volume examines the evolution of the mental and moral faculties of animals. This knowledge, in the author’s opinion is critical for understanding the evolution of human mortality.

    90pp

    Today and Tomorrow Volume 11 Psychology includes Apollonius, or the Future of Psychical Research by E N Bennett, Socrates, or the Emancipation of Mankind by H F Carlill, Morpheus or the Future of Sleep by D F Fraser-Harris, Sisyphus or the Limits of Psychology by M Jaeger and The Passing of The Phantoms: A Study of Evolutionary Psychology and Morals by C J Patten. 478pp