Miscellaneous Reflections V2 - Pierre Bayle - Bog

Miscellaneous Reflections V2: Occasioned By The Comet Which Appeared In December 1680, Chiefly Tending To Explode Popular Superstitions (1708) is a book written by Pierre Bayle. The book is a collection of essays and reflections that were written in response to the appearance of a comet in December 1680. Bayle uses this event as a starting point to explore and critique popular superstitions of his time. The book covers a wide range of topics, including astrology, demonology, and the influence of the supernatural on human affairs. Bayle argues against the idea that comets are omens of disaster and that they are signs of divine intervention. Instead, he suggests that they are natural phenomena that can be explained by scientific principles. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide audience. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, or religion.To Which Is Added The Author¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Life.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.