Allan Kardec

Allan Kardec  (Hippolyte Léon Denizard Rivail 3 October 1804  31 March 1869) was a French philosopher and teacher. 
Works
He dedicated the last 15 years of his life to organise a philosophical doctrine called Spiritism. He spread the educational ideas  of Pestalozzi in the 19th century. He published books on grammar, mathematics and suggestions for the improvement of public education in France. He was a teacher of physiology, astronomy, physics and chemistry. The classes were at his home in Paris.

In 1854, Kardec started studying phenomena which some people call "paranormal" or "supernatural". This was quite common at that time.

In his philosophy the spiritual manifestations were useful to the social and moral improvement of men.

 Other websites 

 Allan Kardec Educational Society 
 ALLAN KARDEC: spiritisme, spiritism... 
  Allan Kardec Biographic Information 
 The Spirits' Book  by Allan Kardec
 Le Livre des Esprits  (PDF file)
 The Book on Mediums  by Allan Kardec (PDF file)
 The Gospel According to Spiritism  by Allan Kardec (PDF file)

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