Magnetic Somnambulism in Context. Hegel’s Criticism of Kluge on Hypnosis
Magnetic Somnambulism in Context. Hegel’s Criticism of Kluge on Hypnosis
Author(s): Andrés Ortigosa PeñaSubject(s): 19th Century Philosophy, German Idealism, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science
Published by: Vilniaus Universiteto Leidykla
Keywords: animal magnetism; feeling soul; hypnosis; psychopathology; subjective spirit;
Summary/Abstract: This paper aims to explore Hegel’s conception of hypnosis, which he considers a pathological state. Much of the literature on Hegel’s views on hypnosis suggests that his conception is influenced by the Marquis de Puységur, the discoverer of this phenomenon. However, this paper explores the possibility that Hegel’s conception of hypnosis originates from the mesmerist Kluge. To show this, we analyse Hegel’s critique of hypnosis, which aligns more closely with Kluge’s proposal on hypnosis than that of Marquis de Puységur.
Journal: Problemos
- Issue Year: 2024
- Issue No: 106
- Page Range: 66-79
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
