The International Scientific Series

Illusions: A Psychological Study

by James Sully

New York: D. Appleton and Company

1881

First Edition

Octavo, xii, 372 pages, publisher's original gilt lettered stamped red cloth covered boards. Previous owner's inscription and stamp to title. Very minimal discoloration, rubbing and wear, else in very good + condition.

Illusions: A Psychological Study by James Sully, first published in 1881, offers an in-depth examination of the nature and origins of illusions from both psychological and physiological perspectives. Sully categorizes various types of illusions, including sensory distortions, cognitive errors, and memory anomalies, providing insights into how these misperceptions arise and affect human cognition. The work delves into the mechanisms behind optical illusions, hallucinations, dreams, and the fallibility of introspection, aiming to shed light on the broader processes of human perception and belief. By analyzing the conditions that lead to perceptual errors, Sully's study contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities of the human mind and its interpretations of reality.

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