Theory of Animal Magnetism

The theory of animal magnetism or mesmerism is one of the most original and mysterious phenomena of nature. It is based on the hypothesis that animals have the ability to emit electromagnetic energy, which can influence the behavior of other living things. This theory arose in the 18th century and immediately aroused great interest among scientists and the general public. In this article we will consider the main aspects of the theory of animal magnetism and its significance for science and the practice of medicine.

The theory of animal magnetism The hypothesis about the possibility of animals emitting electromagnetic energy was first proposed in 1784 by the French naturalist Francois Mesmer. He argued that this type of magnetism existed within the body and could be transferred from one animal to another. According to Mesmer, animals could use this type of energy to protect themselves from predators, attract mates, and form social bonds. Mesmeric research in Russia began in the 20s of the 19th century. One of the most famous magnetizer scientists of that time was Alexander Radishchev. In his book “An Experience in Natural Science,” he described experiments on animals that took place in one of the institutions using Mezmeric principles. However, this theory was not widely accepted in the West and was often viewed as pseudoscience. Over the past two decades, interest in Mezmer's theory has returned due to developments in research in biocommunications and neurobiology. Scientists have begun to actively use scientific methods to study the effects of electromagnetic fields on living organisms. Various experiments have been conducted to demonstrate the possibility of transfer of magnetic energy between animals and its effect on their behavior and functioning. Now, unfortunately, Mezmir’s theory has not been accepted by the scientific community, but it remains an object of interest for