The Spiritist Fallacy
Published: 1923
The Spiritist Fallacy is a critical examination of spiritism, a movement that claims communication with the spirits of the dead. Written by René Guénon, the book delves into the philosophical and metaphysical errors inherent in spiritist beliefs and practices. Guénon argues that spiritism is a pseudo-religion that misleads individuals by promoting false notions about the nature of the soul, the afterlife, and the possibility of communication with spirits. The book aims to dispel misunderstandings surrounding spiritism and highlights the dangers it poses to spiritual well-being, advocating for a return to true metaphysical principles.
Table of Contents
01PREFACE02DEFINITION OF SPIRITISM03THE ORIGINS OF SPIRITISM04BEGINNINGS OF SPIRITISM IN FRANCE05THE MODERN CHARACTER OF SPIRITISM06SPIRITISM AND OCCULTISM07SPIRITISM AND PSYCHISM08EXPLANATION OF SPIRITIST PHENOMENA09THE VARIETY OF SPIRITIST SCHOOLS102 THE INFLUENCE OF THE MILIEU11IMMORTALITY AND SURVIVAL12REPRESENTATIONS OF THE AFTERLIFE13COMMUNICATION WITH THE DEAD14REINCARNATION15REINCARNATIONIST EXTRAVAGANCES168 THE LIMITS OF EXPERIMENTATION17SPIRITIST EVOLUTIONISM18THE QUESTION OF SATANISM195. Dieu, L'Invisible Roi.20SEERS AND HEALERS21SPIRITIST PROPAGANDA22THE DANGERS OF SPIRITISM2314 CONCLUSION