Metapsychical Phenomena: Methods and Observations

"Metapsychical Phenomena: Methods and Observations" by J. Maxwell is a book from the early 1900s that investigates unusual mental experiences using a scientific approach when the author documents research, methods, and observations related to the study of psychical phenomena during this timeframe. As a medical doctor, the author wants to document real experiences instead of attributing them to supernatural causes, so he emphasizes careful observation, controlled experimentation, and unbiased analysis. Maxwell highlights his methods for documenting psychical activity, discussing that observing mediums and setting up experiments is important. He responds to criticisms with scientific thinking and documentation, urging readers to consider the subject with an open mind.