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Cesare Lombroso on mediumship and pathology.

Carlos S Alvarado1, Massimo Biondi2

  • 1Parapsychology Foundation, USA.

History of Psychiatry
|May 5, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Pathology experts in the early 1900s studied Spiritualism and mediumship, focusing on Eusapia Palladino. Cesare Lombroso explored connections between pathology and psychic phenomena, offering novel theoretical insights.

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Area of Science:

  • * History of Medicine
  • * Psychical Research
  • * Pathology

Background:

  • * Exploration of Spiritualism and mediumship by pathology students in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • * Cesare Lombroso's significant contributions to the study of these phenomena.

Observation:

  • * Focus on the Italian medium Eusapia Palladino (1854-1918).
  • * Lombroso's detailed observations and influence by Palladino's abilities.

Findings:

  • * Lombroso's theoretical framework integrating pathology with seemingly genuine psychic phenomena.
  • * Highlighting under-examined connections between medical conditions and spiritualistic experiences.

Implications:

  • * Suggests a historical link between pathological study and the investigation of paranormal claims.
Keywords:
Cesare LombrosoEusapia PalladinoSpiritualismhysteriamediumship

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  • * Encourages further historical research into the intersection of medicine and Spiritualism.