An essay towards a theory of apparitions (Registro nro. 114486)

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Personal name Ferriar, John,
Dates associated with a name 1761-1815
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Title An essay towards a theory of apparitions
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Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture Salt Lake City, UT :
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Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice 2024
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Summary, etc. "An Essay Towards a Theory of Apparitions" by John Ferriar is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work aims to explore the phenomenon of apparitions through a systematic and rational approach, proposing medical and psychological explanations for spectral impressions observed in various historical anecdotes and personal testimonies. The opening of the essay sets the stage for an extensive examination of apparitions, beginning with the assertion that forms of deceased or absent individuals have been witnessed by credible witnesses. Ferriar outlines his plans to dissect the reality of spectral visions by exploring the human sensory system, the influence of physiological states on perceptions, and historical cases of spectral sightings, including credible testimonies from antiquity and more recent sources. He aims to provide clarity on how these apparitions are often misinterpreted, suggesting that many instances can be attributed to illusions and delusions rather than supernatural causes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Publication, distribution, etc. of original London: Cadell and Davies, 1813
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Uncontrolled term Hallucinations and illusions
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Uncontrolled term Apparitions
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