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100 1 _aDendy, Walter Cooper,
_d1794-1871
245 1 4 _aThe Philosophy of Mystery
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-03-23
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDreams
653 _aOccultism -- Early works to 1900
653 _aApparitions
653 _aParapsychology -- Early works to 1900
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56822
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