by Joseph R. Buchanan
About this book
Buchanan's Journal of Man, April 1887 Volume 1, Number 3 by Joseph R. Buchanan plunges listeners into the restless ideas shaping psychology and social reform at the end of the 19th century. This collection of essays and short nonfiction explores psychometry as "the divine science," debates the anatomy and structure of the brain, examines mesmeric cures and medical despotism, and offers provocative pieces on human longevity, justice to Indigenous peoples, and the prediction of earthquakes. Framed by the era’s fascination with spiritualism, early anthropology, and emerging scientific methods, the journal captures a moment when psychology sought new foundations and public intellectuals weighed in on moral and practical questions of society.
Readers encounter a blend of scientific curiosity and philosophical reflection—essays that range from technical anatomy to social criticism and arbitration—reflecting Buchanan’s effort to place the study of mind at the center of human inquiry. Perfect for students of the history of psychology, fans of Victorian-era nonfiction, and anyone curious about psychometry, anthropology, or 19th-century reform debates, this audiobook offers a rich primary-source window into the ideas that helped shape modern psychological thought.
