Review of Reviews, 2 (1890), 246.
The Horrors of Hypnotism. How to Limit Them by Law
Anon
Genre: | Abstract |
Publications abstracted: | Arena |
Subjects: | Mesmerism, Government |
Claims that the 'doctrine of free will is entirely destroyed by hypnotism' and warns that the 'hypnotised can be used as a ready tool in the service of crime'. Calls for state legislation which will restrict 'the practice of hypnotism' to 'licensed physicians [...] having authorized witnesses present'. | |
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