The Medium, the Mystic, and the Physicist: Toward a General Theory of the Paranormal [Paperback]

Lawrence Leshan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2003

First published in 1974, this groundbreaking volume relates field theory of altered states of consciousness and compares the surprisingly similar views of mediums, mystics, and physicists.



When renowned psychologist Lawrence LeShan first explored clairvoyance and precognition it shook his belief in everyday reality. As a result, it led him to postulate other states of consciousness, which he calls “Clairvoyant Reality” and “Transpsychic Reality.” Although LeShan was trained in the traditional scientific method, he discovered that these altered realities—including the knowledge of future events, the ability to heal from great distances, and other paranormal phenomena—operated according to their own laws.



Filled with mesmerizing case examples, quotations, and observations from LeShan’s own personal experience, The Medium, the Mystic, and the Physicist includes LeShan’s essay, “Human Survival on Biological Death,” where he brings a fresh perspective to the theory of the afterlife. A classic guide for the study of parapsychology, readers will be intrigued by this collection of unique ideas.




• A classic in the field, often thought of as the author’s best work

• Author is renowned as a psychologist and a leader in the modern study of mind-body interaction

Editorial Reviews

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"The book is a major contribution to parapsychology, yet can be understood without prior knowledge of this field. Many students of religious mysticism will want to read it even if they have no prior interest in parapsychology."

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About the Author

Lawrence LeShan is a psychologist, educator, and author or co-author of eleven books, including The Psychology of War; The Medium, The Mystic, and The Physicist (both with Helios Press); and the popular How to Meditate. He has worked as clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and researcher for more than 50 years, including six years of psychological service in the U.S. Army. He holds a M. S. in Psychology from the University of Nebraska and a Ph.D. in Human Development from the University of Chicago and has taught at Roosevelt University, Pace College, and the New School for Social Research, among other. He has lectured extensively in Europe, the United States, and Israel, and his books have been translated into eleven languages. He lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Allworth Press; 1st edition (May 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581152736
• ISBN-13: 978-1581152739
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Important Book on healing and meditation, August 16, 1999

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This review is from: The Medium, the Mystic, and the Physicist: Toward a General Theory of the Paranormal (Arkana) (Paperback)

This genius book is Le Shan's exploration into methods of healing that use meditation, and/or prayer. I want to re-read the book and review it after, but it is a remarkable pieve of work by a great psychologist who has worked for years on the psychodynamics of cancer. I read it years ago and have,as a psychotherapist, used it many times to help heal individuals (and two dogs). It's powerful stuff..and important work for the future of holistic medicine. Every therapist, physician and minister should read it cover to cover. I am a New york city psychotherapist, writer.

My name is Milton Haynes, CSW

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accessibly written for the non-specialist general reader, July 18, 2003

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This review is from: The Medium, the Mystic, and the Physicist: Toward a General Theory of the Paranormal (Paperback)

The Medium, The Mystic, And The Physicist: Toward A General Theory Of the Paranormal by psychologist, educator, and author Lawrence LeShan is a New Age book that persuasively presents evidence of psychic abilities, and seeks to draw together the views and science of mediums, mystics, and physicists alike. A extended contemplation of holistic theory, The Medium, The Mystic, And The Physicist transcends the tendency that people of different religious, spiritual, and scientific viewpoints and experiences have all to often been shortsightedly led to scorn one another. Accessibly written for the non-specialist general reader, The Medium, The Mystic, And The Physicist is a unique and very welcome contribution to Psychology and Metaphysical Studies reading lists.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing study backed with scientific percision, July 19, 2003

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This review is from: The Medium, the Mystic, and the Physicist: Toward a General Theory of the Paranormal (Paperback)

It's hard to easily categorize this title: a blend of psychology, physics, and spirituality written by a research psychologists, this develops his ideas on parallels between views of modern field theory and world-views of mystics. His focus on 'facts that do not fit' offers new insights on human abilities and potentials, describing the experiments which lead to his change of view, and his theory of the paranormal. An intriguing study backed with scientific percision.