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December 5, 2025 / Mohammed looti

MESMER, FRANZ ANTON (1734- 1815)

Introduction to Animal Magnetism Franz Anton Mesmer (1734–1815) stands as one of the most polarizing and consequential figures in the history of medicine and psychology. An Austrian physician and scientist, Mesmer catalyzed a profound intellectual movement rooted in the belief that an invisible, physical fluid permeated the universe and connected all living beings. This concept, […]

October 17, 2025 / Mohammed looti

MESMERISM

Mesmerism: The Historical Precursor to Modern Hypnosis The Core Definition of Mesmerism Mesmerism is the historical name given to the therapeutic system developed in the late 18th century by German physician Franz Anton Mesmer, which sought to cure ailments through the manipulation of an invisible, pervasive physical fluid known as Animal Magnetism. At its most […]