Science and Psychic Phenomena

The Fall of the House of Skeptics

Chris Carter, Rupert Sheldrake

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Inner Traditions Bear and Company
22 February 2012

Popular science; Psychic powers & psychic phenomena

A factual and conscientious argument against materialism’s vehement denial of psi phenomena

• Explores the scandalous history of parapsychology since the scientific revolution of the 17th century

• Provides reproducible evidence from scientific research that telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and psychokinesis are real

• Shows that skepticism of psi phenomena is based more on a religion of materialism than on hard science

Reports of psychic abilities, such as telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and psychokinesis, date back to the beginning of recorded human history in all cultures. Documented, reproducible evidence exists that these abilities are real, yet the mainstream scientific community has vehemently denied the existence of psi phenomena for centuries. The battle over the reality of psi has carried on in scientific academies, courtrooms, scholarly journals, newspapers, and radio stations and has included scandals, wild accusations, ruined reputations, as well as bizarre characters on both sides of the debate. If true evidence exists, why then is the study of psi phenomena--parapsychology--so controversial? And why has the controversy lasted for centuries?

Exploring the scandalous history of parapsychology and citing decades of research, Chris Carter shows that, contrary to mainstream belief, replicable evidence of psi phenomena exists. The controversy over parapsychology continues not because ESP and other abilities cannot be verified but because their existence challenges deeply held worldviews more strongly rooted in religious and philosophical beliefs than in hard science. Carter reveals how the doctrine of materialism--in which nothing matters but matter--has become an infallible article of faith for many scientists and philosophers, much like the convictions of religious fundamentalists. Consequently, the possibility of psychic abilities cannot be tolerated because their existence would refute materialism and contradict a deeply ingrained ideology. By outlining the origin of this passionate debate, Carter calls on all open-minded individuals to disregard the church of skepticism and reach their own conclusions by looking at the vast body of evidence.

By: Chris Carter
Foreword by: Rupert Sheldrake
Imprint: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Edition, New Edition of Parapsychology and the Skeptics
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 336g
ISBN: 9781594774515
ISBN 10: 159477451X
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 22 February 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chris Carter received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Oxford. The author of Science and the Near-Death Experience, Carter is originally from Canada and currently teaches internationally.

Reviews for Science and Psychic Phenomena: The Fall of the House of Skeptics

Chris Carter's Science and Psychic Phenomena is a must read for anyone who wishes to penetrate the distortions and lies of the skeptics regarding psychic phenomena. Clearly written, and a pleasure to read! --Neal Grossman, Ph.D., professor emeritus, University of Illinois at Chicago