Beyond the Occult

Beyond the Occult is Colin Wilson’s concluding study of the occult trilogy, bringing together reported evidence for paranormal abilities and expanded states of consciousness. Its opening sections consider mediums and mystics, the unconscious mind, altered states, precognition and the possibility that ordinary awareness represents only part of human potential.

Wilson then turns to the search for evidence, examining claims surrounding magic, the spirit world, visions, poltergeists and spirit possession. ESP, clairvoyance, psychometry, psychokinesis and dowsing all feature in his wider discussion, which connects case material with questions about perception, mind and physical reality. The book presents these subjects as claims requiring examination rather than settled supernatural fact.