Telepathy, Or, The Science of Thought Transference

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Telepathy, Or, The Science of Thought Transference

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J. C. F. Grumbine explores telepathy as a legitimate science of thought transference, arguing that thought originates in the spirit rather than the brain. The text blends metaphysical philosophy with practical experiments on thought transfer, aiming to bridge the gap between material science and spiritual reality through the laws of attraction and sympathy.

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In 'Telepathy, Or, The Science of Thought Transference,' J. C. F. Grumbine presents a comprehensive argument that telepathy is not a supernatural anomaly but a function of thought operating under new scientific laws. Grumbine challenges materialistic psychology, asserting that thought is an immaterial substance originating from the soul or spirit, capable of independent transmission without reliance on the senses or the brain's physical secretion. He defines 'occult' phenomena not as unknowable mysteries but as facts awaiting the inductive and deductive methods of science to classify them. Grumbine posits that the mind acts as a coherer, receiving wireless messages of inspiration from the subliminal mind or superior egos, much like a dynamo generating electricity. The book details the mechanics of this process, emphasizing the necessity of sympathy, sensitiveness, and mental harmony between transmitter and receiver for successful communication. Grumbine illustrates these concepts with anecdotes, such as a mother transmitting thoughts to her son and a friend in Boston, suggesting that such events demonstrate the relativity of ideas and the unity of the universe. He further elaborates on the distinction between white and black magic, noting that while both utilize telepathic powers, only constructive thought benefits the operator. The text advocates for a diet and mental discipline free from selfish or lustful thoughts to cultivate the necessary sensitiveness for telepathic work. Grumbine envisions a future where telepathy is as common as the telegraph, serving social and commercial purposes, and concludes that the spiritual hypothesis will revolutionize psychology by proving that the occult is simply nature's law waiting to be understood.

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• Science
• Paranormal