J. Émile Marcault

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Professor Jean Émile Marcault was a French Theosophist and professor of psychology and French literature, well known for his brilliant lectures and writings.

Early life and education

Marcault was awarded a Master of Arts degree, and a Bachelor of Laws.

Professional career

From 1909 to 1919, Marcault served as Professor of Psychology and French Literature at the University of Clermont and University of Grenoble. He taught Psychology at the University of Pisa from 1917 to 1924. In 1930, the physician of the English royal family invited to collaborate in applying new educational methods for medicine and health at a the conference of the British Medical Association.[1]

Marcault was particularly interested in the evolution of human consciousness, and in 1936 toured India investigating yogic states of consciousness.

Theosophical Society involvement

Writings

In 1936, Professor Marcault was awarded the Subba Row Medal for his contributions to Theosophical literature.[2] He served as editor for the French Section journal, Le Lotus Bleu, and the Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals lists 135 articles by or about Professor Marcault.

He wrote several books:

  • The Next Step in Evolution. 1932. Written with Iwan A. Hawliczek.
  • The Evolution of Man: Being an Outline of the Development of Human Consciousness as Illustrated by the Pre-Aryan Races, with a Brief Note on the Aryan Race. London: Theosophical Society in England, 1931. Written with Iwan A. Hawliczek.
  • Notes on Method: Psychology.
  • The Psychology of Intuition.

Notes

  1. "Marcault, Prof. J. Emile," The Theosophical Year Book, 1938 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 199.
  2. International Theosophical Year Book 1938, The (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 148.