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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - In this thought-provoking work of philosophy, Rufus Blakeman explores the nature of belief, skepticism, and superstition. Drawing upon classical and contemporary sources, Blakeman argues that credulity and superstition are not antithetical to reason, but are instead integral parts of the human psyche. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy of religion, the psychology of belief, or the history of ideas.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the depths of credulity and superstitions that have pervaded human societies throughout history. The author draws connections between the historical context and societal acceptance of irrational beliefs, with special focus on the roles of magic and religious dogma through the ages. The book analyzes how these beliefs have influenced art, science, politics, and even morality, emphasizing the profound impact they have had on human behavior and the collective psyche. By examining intriguing anecdotes and historical examples, the author unveils the psychological and physiological origins of credulity and superstition, arguing that these phenomena are not inherent human flaws but rather products of our evolved mental and social systems. Ultimately, the book serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked belief, while highlighting the importance of critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning in fostering a more enlightened and rational society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - In this thought-provoking work of philosophy, Rufus Blakeman explores the nature of belief, skepticism, and superstition. Drawing upon classical and contemporary sources, Blakeman argues that credulity and superstition are not antithetical to reason, but are instead integral parts of the human psyche. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy of religion, the psychology of belief, or the history of ideas.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.…

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First edition. 206 pages. Cloth bound in good condition; Spine edges and corners quite wornl Modest foxing throughout, mostly at page edges not affecting text significantly.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. 206, (6, blank), 36 pp. Hardcover, bound in embossed cloth. Light edge-wear, the spine faded; the text foxed.

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Original Cloth. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. Ghosts, Mesmerism, quackery, homeopathy, etc. Nice copy.

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Hardcover. Etat : See Description. First Edition. 8vo. 206p. Bound in quarter gray-brown publisher's cloth with plain paper boards. Carefully re-backed preserving the original spine and paper spine label (worn). Rubbing and wear present to the extremities and boards. Interior is generally clean but with occasional areas of mild scattered foxing as well as some age-toning along the outer edges of the margins. A name and a date (1858) are written in an early hand on the front free fly-leaf. This treatise on superstition and on supernatural beliefs is written by a medical doctor. Chapters are dedicated to discussing witchcraft, dreams, ghosts, ecstasy, trance, homoeopathy, mesmerism, animal fascination or charming and credulity in medicine. According to the preface: "It has been the author's object to allude to the mental origin of the various popular superstitions that have extensively prevailed among mankind at different periods, and briefly to illustrate the physiological and mental influences by which they have been fostered and strengthened" [p.5]. [Crabtree 571; Cornell, p.74].…

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LeatherBound. Etat : NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 264. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1849 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 264. …