The collection includes selected articles by V.M. Bekhterev, devoted to the nature of mental activity, the relationship between the mental and physical worlds, the scientist’s views on the theory of evolution and natural selection, and much more. According to the scientist himself, the main idea of the articles under the general title “Psyche and Life” is to talk about the close relationship between the psyche and life as derivatives of energy. A separate section includes works devoted to the topic of suggestion. Bekhterev's interest in the study of suggestion was caused not only by the needs of theory, but also by the widespread practice of this phenomenon. It is enough to recall Malevanism, epidemics of hysteria, and passion for spiritualism to understand the interest in suggestion as a factor in social life. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.