Occultism and Common-Sense

The book explores various aspects of occultism including spiritualism psychic phenomena and the practice of magic. Willson was a proponent of the idea that the study of the occult could be approached through a rational and scientific lens. In the book he argued that the study of occultism could be integrated with the principles of common sense and rationality and that the practices of the occult were not necessarily at odds with scientific inquiry. Willson also explored the idea of spiritual evolution arguing that the study of occultism could lead to a greater understanding of the human condition and the nature of the universe. He believed that occult practices could help individuals achieve greater levels of consciousness and understanding leading to personal growth and enlightenment. The book was influential in its time and helped to popularize the study of the occult among the educated classes. While some of the ideas presented in the book may be considered controversial or outdated by modern standards it remains an important historical document in the study of the occult and its relationship to rationality and common sense.