02352cam a22003493u 4500 56822 UtSlPG 20260610134317.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11006860 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BF Dendy, Walter Cooper, 1794-1871 The Philosophy of Mystery Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-03-23 Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "The Philosophy of Mystery" by Walter Cooper Dendy is a philosophical treatise examining the nature and implications of the supernatural, particularly focusing on ghosts, spirits, and their representations throughout history. Written in the early 19th century, it combines elements of philosophy, psychology, and anecdotal narrative to explore belief in the supernatural and the motivations behind such beliefs. The text likely appeals to readers interested in metaphysical discussions and the intersection of literature and philosophy. The beginning of the book introduces a scene set on the Wye River, featuring two young women and a thoughtful bachelor named Astrophel, who delves into ghostly phenomena and the pursuit of wisdom regarding the supernatural. As they discuss the existence of spirits, the dialogue reflects the contrasting beliefs about ghosts and the philosophical inquiries surrounding the nature of reality and illusion. The characters express a mixture of skepticism and curiosity, setting the stage for a philosophical exploration of mystery, belief, and the narratives that surround such spectral topics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dreams Occultism -- Early works to 1900 Apparitions Parapsychology -- Early works to 1900 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56822 97653 97653