02311cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000056001122450074001682640051002423000047002933360026003403370026003663380036003925000031004285080049004595201363005085340045018716530010019166530017019266530012019438560042019551271UtSlPG20260610133043.0mcr n260607r1998||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBF1 aRedgrove, H. Stanleyq(Herbert Stanley),d1887-194310aBygone Beliefs: Being a Series of Excursions in the Byways of Thought 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1998  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1998-04-01  aProduced by Charles Keller, and David Widger  a"Bygone Beliefs: Being a Series of Excursions in the Byways of Thought" by H. Stanley Redgrove is a collection of essays that explores various historical and philosophical ideas related to human thought, likely written in the early 20th century. The work delves into topics like medieval philosophy, superstitions, and the impact of ancient beliefs on contemporary perspectives, suggesting that modern readers may glean valuable insights from these bygone ideas. Redgrove aims to shed light on the significance and evolution of these beliefs, emphasizing a scientific exploration of even the most fantastic conceptions.  The opening of the book sets the stage for this exploration, beginning with a preface that outlines the intent behind the author's excursions into these thought byways. He discusses the evolution of beliefs from animism in early human history to the more elaborate systems developed in the medieval period, highlighting figures such as Pythagoras and the alchemical traditions. Redgrove reflects on the interconnectedness of ancient beliefs with modern understanding, providing a philosophical framework that encourages readers to recognize the meaning and relevance of historical thought patterns in shaping contemporary perspectives on science, philosophy, and the nature of belief itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMagic  aSuperstition  aAlchemy40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1271