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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