A New Catalogue Of Vulgar Errors (1767) - Stephen Fovargue - Bog

A New Catalogue of Vulgar Errors is a book written by Stephen Fovargue and first published in 1767. The book is a comprehensive catalogue of common misconceptions and false beliefs prevalent in society during the 18th century. Fovargue's aim in writing the book was to expose and correct these errors, which he believed were hindering progress and the pursuit of knowledge.The book is divided into chapters, each dealing with a particular area of knowledge or belief. These include topics such as astronomy, geography, medicine, religion, and language. Fovargue presents each error in a clear and concise manner, providing evidence to support his arguments and offering alternative explanations where appropriate.Some of the errors discussed in the book include the belief that the Earth is flat, that the sun revolves around the Earth, and that the moon is made of green cheese. Fovargue also challenges commonly held beliefs about the causes of disease, the nature of the human soul, and the origins of language.Overall, A New Catalogue of Vulgar Errors is an important work of 18th-century scholarship, offering a fascinating insight into the prevailing beliefs and attitudes of the time. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, or intellectual thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.