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100 1 _aRedgrove, H. Stanley
_q(Herbert Stanley),
_d1887-1943
245 1 0 _aBygone Beliefs: Being a Series of Excursions in the Byways of Thought
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1998
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1998-04-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMagic
653 _aSuperstition
653 _aAlchemy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1271
999 _c43387
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