Animal magnetism / by Alfred Binet and Charles Féré.

  • Binet, Alfred, 1857-1911. Magnétisme animal. English
Date:
1891
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Credit: Animal magnetism / by Alfred Binet and Charles Féré. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    and opposite pôles are likewise to be distinguished, and these may be communicated, changed, destroyed, and reinforced. Even the phenomenon of déclination may be observed. 10. This property of the human body which renders it susceptible of the influence of the heavenly bodies, and of the reciprocal action of those which environ it, manifests its analogy with the magnet, and this has decided me to adopt the tenu of animal magnetism. 11. The action and virtue of animal magnetism, thus characterized, may be communicated to other animate or inanim ate bodies. Both these classes of bodies, however, vary in their susceptibility. 12. This action and virtue may be strengthened and diffused by such bodies. 13. Experiments show that there is a diffusion of matter, subtle enougli to penetrate ail bodies without any considérable loss of energy. 14. Its action takes place at a remote distance, with- out the aid of any intermediary substance. 15. It is, like light, increased and reflected by mirrors. IG. It is communicated, propagated, and increased by sound. 17. This magnetic virtue may be accumulated, concentrated, and transported. 18. I hâve said that animated bodies are not ail equalty susceptible ; in a few instances they bave such an opposite property that their presence is enough to destroy ail.the eflects of magnetism upon other bodies. 19. This opposite virtue likewise pénétrâtes ail bodies : it also may be communicated, propagated,
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