J. B. Rhine (Noun)
Meaning
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- J. B. Rhine is known for coining the term 'parapsychology' and as the founder of the field in the United States.
- Rhine established the Duke Parapsychology Laboratory in 1932 with the assistance of William McDougall.
- J. B. Rhine began by investigating claims of telepathy using a new method called the Zener cards test.
- In 1957 Rhine became Director Emeritus and went on to found the Foundation for the Study of Man to promote the research of parapsychology.
- J. B. Rhine was instrumental to the institutionalization of the study of the paranormal and its various branches in an attempt to keep working closer to mainstream science.