Scientists & Researchers

British preacher and philosopher (1860-1955) who was interested in psychical research and wrote about issues arising from claims of postmortem survival.

Robert Jahn was a plasma physicist who made notable contributions to the science of rocket propulsion and founded  the PEAR anomalies research laboratory, specializing in the study of mind-machine interaction.

The American philosopher and psychologist William James (1842-1910) is one of the most eminent academic figures to have been involved in psi research.

CEM Joad  (1891-1953) was a British philosopher and television personality with an active interest in psychical research.

Cambridge zoologist (1860-1940) who played a significant role as researcher and administrator in the early years of the Society for Psychical Research.

English physicist (1901-1987), author of books about psychical research, survival of death and mysticism.

Jacob Jolij is a Dutch psychologist who has carried out experiments in presentiment and psychokinesis.

Swiss psychiatrist and founder of Analytical Psychology (1875-1961), whose work influenced contemporary spirituality, arts, and popular media. This article focuses in particular on Jung’s interest in paranormal phenomena.

American parapsychologist, author, educator, and intuitive practitioner, carrying out research on remote viewing and related topics. 

Montague Keen (1925-2004), a journalist and later a farmer, investigated crop circles and mediums, and was a leading member of the Society for Psychical Research.