Question

How does Mesmer react when Franklin and others claim that animal magnetism does not exist? Responses He argues that his critics have been hypnotized by a force even stronger than animal magnetism. He argues that his critics have been hypnotized by a force even stronger than animal magnetism. He uses animal magnetism on himself to prove to the non-believers that it works. He uses animal magnetism on himself to prove to the non-believers that it works. He blames his assistant for not using animal magnetism correctly and he returns to Germany. He blames his assistant for not using animal magnetism correctly and he returns to Germany. He insists on continuing to practice what he calls "the medicine of the imagination" to help his patients.

Answer 1

Mesmer reacted to the skepticism and denial of animal magnetism by insisting on continuing to practice what he called "the medicine of the imagination" to help his patients. He did not blame his assistant or return to Germany, nor did he argue that his critics had been hypnotized by a stronger force. Mesmer remained committed to his ideas and therapies despite criticism and controversy.