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100 1 _aTaylor, Isaac,
_d1787-1865
245 1 0 _aNatural History of Enthusiasm
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-17
508 _aE-text prepared by MWS, Chris Pinfield, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Making of America digital library collection, the University of Michigan (https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/moa/)
520 _a"Natural History of Enthusiasm" by Isaac Taylor is a philosophical examination and critical account of the concept of enthusiasm, particularly within religious contexts, written in the mid-19th century. The work scrutinizes various forms of what Taylor terms "fictitious piety" that often masquerade as genuine religious emotions, highlighting how enthusiasm can lead to distortions of true faith. Taylor's intention is to clarify the meaning of enthusiasm and differentiate it from authentic piety, as he explores its implications in both historical and contemporary settings. The opening of the book presents Taylor's purpose and sets the stage for his exploration of enthusiasm, addressing its manifestations during religious movements. He expresses a hopeful belief in a forthcoming revitalization of Christian faith while acknowledging the challenge posed by misleading forms of piety that arise during times of spiritual excitement. Taylor begins by outlining how imagination influences human emotion, suggesting that genuine enthusiasm can elevate but can also distort one's perception of faith. He emphasizes the need to discern genuine religious fervor from mere emotionalism and artificial excitement, hinting at the potential dangers tied to religious extravagance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnthusiasm -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55988
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