Hypnotism

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Hieronymus Noldin, S.J. — 3 passages

Vol. II, Part Fourth. On Particular…, Question Fifth. On Witnesses, On Hypnotism, nn. 747, 748 & 749 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J.

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Section IV. Vain Observance, n. 4 — Many theologians hold that the phenomena of hypnotism are due to preternatural causes, and consequently they maintain that it is unlawful to induce the hypnotic state or to have any part in it. Others more probably think… Read in context →

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Ludovicus Wouters, C.SS.R. — 2 passages

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. I, Sect. II, Ch. I, Art. II, § II, Point II, Scholion I. On Hypnotism, nn. 602 & 603 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 2 passages

Vol. I, On Human Acts, II. On the Impediments of the Human Act, n. 48 — Does ignorance cause the involuntary? - Ignorance with which someone acts either has itself causally in relation to that which is done, or has itself merely concomitantly with respect to that which is done. It has itself… Read in context →

Vol. I, On the First Precept of th…, V. On Vain Observance, n. 485 — What must be thought concerning more recent superstitions which are circulated? - Of superstitions of this sort there are various effects known to all: mechanical, physiological, psychological, spiritual effects. Likewis… Read in context →

Cases of Conscience, Proposed by Cardinal de Lugo, by Fr. Beniamino Elbel, by Fr. Ioannes Petrus Gury and by Other Authors, and Resolved (Casus conscientiae)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 6 passages

44. On Magnetism and Hypnotism, n. 1 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S. — 3 passages

Vol. II, Fundamental Moral Theology…, On Human Acts — Chapter I: On Free Acts, nn. 133, 134 & 135 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Principles and Medical Practice: The Basis of Medical Jurisprudence

Charles Coppens, S.J. — 37 passages

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and the Border-land of Science, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, II. Theory of Hypnotism, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, III. Benefits of Hypnotism, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, IV. Dangerous Treatment, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, V. Field for a Scientist, n. ¶1 — If any distinguished scientist or Doctor who can afford it wishes to make a special study of hypnotism, which is still so imperfectly understood, he may render a valuable service to humanity, and in particular to the sci… Read in context →

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, VI. Objections to Hypnotism, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, VII. Further Explanation of Hypnotism, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, VIII. Science Dreads Error, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, IX. Credentials of Christ, n. ¶1 — Least of all have Christians a right to deny this, and we must remember that the civilized world is Christian, almost entirely. Christians believe in the reliability of the Bible, and in it we are constantly informed of … Read in context →

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, X. Deviltry, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P. — 6 passages

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Art. VI, Hypnotism, and Spiritism, nn. 520, 521, 522, 523, 524 & 525 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Benedict Henry Merkelbach, O.P. — 28 passages

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fifth Part: On the Virtues…, Sect. C, Ch. I, Question Four: On Vain Observance and Magic, nn. ¶1, 785, 786, 787, 788 & 789 (28 passages — hover a number to read it)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 8 passages

Slater, Cases I, The First Commandment, Case 5. Hypnotism in Medicine, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)