Mesmerism, Spiritualism: Historically And Scientifically Considered is a book written by William B. Carpenter that explores the history and scientific understanding of mesmerism and spiritualism. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the origins of these practices, tracing their development from the early 19th century to the present day. Carpenter examines the claims made by proponents of mesmerism and spiritualism, and evaluates them in the light of scientific evidence. He also explores the social and cultural context in which these practices emerged, and the role they played in shaping popular beliefs about the nature of the mind and the afterlife. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of mesmerism and spiritualism, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of these phenomena.Being Two Lectures Delivered At The London Institution. An Attack On The Validity Of Metaphysics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.