Buchanan's Journal of Man, July 1887 : Volume 1, Number 6

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Buchanan, Joseph R. (Joseph Rodes), 1814-1899.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Buchanan's Journal of Man, July 1887" by Joseph R. Buchanan is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The journal offers a collection of articles and essays addressing contemporary topics in therapy, education, and medical practices, particularly focusing on the fields of magnetism and hypnosis. It likely serves as a platform for discussing innovative ideas in science and philosophy, with roots in anthropology and the evolving understanding of human consciousness. The opening of the journal presents an article examining the concepts of magnetism and its therapeutic applications, particularly discussing Dr. Charles Du Prel's views on moral education through magnetism and the shortcomings of traditional medicine. Buchanan critiques the medical establishment's reliance on established doctrines, arguing for the legitimacy of magnetism and hypnotism as valuable healing modalities. He highlights a shift in societal views about medical practices, advocating for a more open-minded approach to science that considers both psychological and physical aspects of health, setting the stage for broader discussions throughout the journal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-12-19