(February 22, 1834 – 1903)

“Jesus, who was master of the science of the soul, drew the line, on strictly scientific principles… Faith, in the sense in which Jesus employed the term means much more than belief. Faith in the psychic sense, and that is the sense in which Jesus employed it, is conscious potentiality” – Thomson Jay Hudson

Thomson Jay Hudson was an acclaimed psychic researcher. He is best known for his classic work in the mental sciences and mental therapeutics field. He was a forerunner of the modern-day giants of science, psychology, and theology. Thomas was born in Windham, Ohio, USA. Early in life, he worked on his father’s farm, all the while studying natural philosophy, chemistry, and logic, which was far behind the usual educational pursuits of youth during his time. As Hudson got older and began preparing for college, he refused his father’s wish for him to become a minister of religion. As a result, Thomas was forced to leave his home, venture out on his own, and fund his way to study law at college.

At the age of 23, he started a law practice in Port Huron, Michigan. During the years that he was studying and practicing law, he was active in his pursuits of studying the mind and matter. In 1860, during an oil boom in the Lake Erie area of Canada, Hudson spent a lot of time researching and exploring the oil fields. Thomas J. Hudson used his analytical and inventive mind to even develop a number of devices and processes for working in oil fields which are still in use today. In 1860, Hudson also began a career in journalism up until 1866, the same year he decided to give politics a try. Hudson ran for the US Senate but was unsuccessful. From the 1870s through 1915, Hudson focused much of his attention on investigating into the nature of man, evolution, and the nature of the mind.

From 1877 to 1880, Thomas Hudson worked as a Washington Correspondent for the Scripps Syndicate. In 1880, he accepted a position in the US Patent Office and was later promoted to Principal Examiner of a Scientific Division. He held the post until the publication of his most popular book, The Law of Psychic Phenomena, in 1893, which would become a best-selling book, much to his own surprise. Hudson was not concerned with the commercial success of his book but rather was interested in sparking an intellectual and spiritual awakening in mankind. His desire was that others would become aware of the great evidence of the existence of the power of thought and of the importance of developing a spiritual nature and outlook on life.

Dr. Hudson was a great man with many talents, intellectual pursuits, and accomplishments. He had a knack for bringing out the very best in all those who had known him. He had a great love for life, logic, and Science. During his time, Thomas Jay Hudson stood out because of his sincerity, intellectual honesty, logic, curiosity, and ability to put his great wisdom into the written word. Thomas Jay Hudson was truly a pioneer in the fields of psychology, philosophy, biology, metaphysics, and even in some areas of chemistry and physics. Many of Hudson’s early theories have become proven facts in modern science. He was truly an outstanding man who was ahead of his time.

Hudson’s three laws:

Man has two minds: the objective mind (conscious) and the subjective mind (subconscious). The subjective mind is constantly amenable to control by suggestion. The subjective mind is incapable of inductive reasoning.

Hudson’s Primary Areas of Research

1. Psychical Research and Metaphysics: Hudson was interested in the scientific study of psychical phenomena, attempting to bring a more systematic and empirical approach to the exploration of paranormal experiences. While rooted in psychology, his work also touched on metaphysical and spiritual aspects, especially concerning the possibility of an afterlife.
2. Subconscious Mind: Hudson’s work often focused on the subconscious mind and its role in shaping human behavior and experiences. He believed that much of what is considered paranormal could be explained by understanding the workings of the subconscious mind.
3. Hypnotism and Suggestion: Hudson explored the concepts of hypnotism and suggestion, suggesting that the power of suggestion could influence mental processes and lead to psychic experiences. He believed that through the understanding and application of suggestion, individuals could potentially tap into their psychic abilities.
4. Mind-Body Connection: Hudson delved into the mind-body connection, exploring how mental states and thoughts could impact physical health and well-being. This aspect of his work is evident in discussions about hypnotic healing and the potential for the mind to influence bodily functions.

Published Writings by Thomson Jay Hudson

• The Law of Psychic Phenomena. A Working Study for the Systematic Study of Hypnotism, Spiritism, Mental Therapeutics, Etc (1893) 
• A Scientific Demonstration of the Future Life (1895) 
• Evolution of the Soul and Other Essays (1906)
• Law of Mental Medicine; the correlation of the facts of psychology and histology in their relation to mental therapeutics (1903) 
• The Divine Pedigree of Man; or, The testimony of evolution and psychology to the fatherhood of God (1899) 
• Hypnotism and Crime (1899)