Rudolf Tischner

Rudolf Tischner (April 3, 1879 - April 24, 1961) was a German ophthalmologist and parapsychologist who was a native of Hohenmölsen. After finishing his medical studies he practiced ophthalmology in Munich.

Tischner is remembered for his research in the field of parapsychology. He published numerous books and articles on topics such as telepathy, spiritualism, telekinesis, etc. He was inspired by the British Society for Psychical Research, and with philosopher Traugott Konstantin Oesterreich (1880-1949) tried unsuccessfully to establish a similar institute in Germany. With Albert von Schrenck-Notzing (1862-1929), he fought for the recognition of parapsychology as a serious subject of study.

Tischner was also interested in homeopathy, and researched the possibilities of merging homeopathy with evidence-based medicine. He published an important book on the evolution of homeopathy named "Das Werden der Homöopathie", and penned works about homeopath Samuel Hahnemann, titled "Samuel Hahnemann's Leben und Lehre" and "Die Bildwerke Hahnemanns und ihre Schöpfer". Tischer was also interested in hypnosis, and produced writings on the life and work of Franz Anton Mesmer, called "Franz Anton Mesmer, Leben, Werk und Wirkung" and "Mesmer und sein Problem, Magnetismus, Suggestion, Hypnose".

Selected publications about Parapsychology by Rudolf Tischner

* "Einführung in den Okkultismus und Spiritismus" (Introduction to occultism and spiritualism); J. F. Bergmann, München, 1923
* "Ergebnisse okkulter Forschung, eine Einführung in die Parapsychologie" (Results of occult research, an introduction to parapsychology); Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, Darmstadt 1976; ISBN 3-534-06052-0
* "Geschichte der okkultistischen Forschung" (History of occult research); Pfullingen, 1924
* "Geschichte der Parapsychologie, Teil 2" (History of parapsychology, Part 2); Pustet, Tittmoning, 1960
* "Monismus und Okkultismus" (Monism and occultism); O. Mutze, Leipzig 1921
* "Über Telepathie und Hellsehen, Experimentaltheoretische Untersuchungen; Bergmann" (Regarding Telepathy, experimental theoretical investigations); München, 1920

References

* "This article is based on a translation of an article from the German Wikipedia."

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NAME = Tischner, Rudolf
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = German ophthalmologist and parapsychologist
DATE OF BIRTH = April 3, 1879
PLACE OF BIRTH = Hohenmölsen, Germany
DATE OF DEATH = April 24, 1961
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