02263cam a22003253u 4500 61993 UtSlPG 20260610134429.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16007484 UtSlPG en iso639-1 AZ Davenport, R. A. (Richard Alfred), 1777?-1852 Sketches of imposture, deception, and credulity Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-05-02 Produced by MFR, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Sketches of Imposture, Deception, and Credulity" by R. A. Davenport is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the nature of belief and deception throughout human history, examining how credulity has often led people to be misled by cunning impostors. Davenport's exploration spans a wide array of subjects, including ancient oracles, false prophets, and the impact of credulity on societal beliefs. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the themes of incredulity and credulity, discussing how belief can be essential for social cohesion yet also a breeding ground for folly. Davenport critiques the ways in which impostors have exploited the credulity of the masses, providing a framework for the subsequent chapters that investigate historical examples of deception, from ancient oracles in Greece to more modern instances of false prophets. By laying out these foundational thoughts, the author sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the interplay between human psychology, societal expectations, and the enduring quest for truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Impostors and imposture Common fallacies https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61993 102817 102817