The Philosophy of Magic, Prodigies and Apparent Miracles - Eusebe Salverte - Bog

The Philosophy of Magic, Prodigies and Apparent Miracles is a book written by Eusebe Salverte. This book explores the concept of magic and miracles from a philosophical perspective. Salverte delves into the history of magic and how it has been perceived throughout the ages. He examines the various forms of magic, including divination, alchemy, and astrology, and discusses their underlying principles.Salverte also investigates the idea of prodigies and apparent miracles, questioning whether they are truly miraculous or simply the result of natural phenomena. He explores the psychological and social factors that contribute to the belief in miracles and how they have been used throughout history to manipulate people.Throughout the book, Salverte draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, religious scriptures, and scientific studies, to provide a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of magic and miracles. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, this book will challenge your assumptions and provide a deeper understanding of these fascinating topics.1847. From the French of Salverte, with notes illustrative, explanatory and critical by Anthony Todd Thomson. Contains discussion relative to the following topics: man is credulous because he is naturally sincere; difference between miracles and prodigies; enumeration and discussion of causes; allegories and fables adopted as real facts; real but rare phenomena held up as prodigies; magic; antiquity and universality of the belief in magic; trial of skill between the Thaumaturgists; errors mingled with the positive truths of science; safeguards of the mystery that surrounded the occult sciences; hieroglyphics; acoustics; optics; and many others.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.