A Philosophical Essay on Credulity and Superstition

Download or read book A Philosophical Essay on Credulity and Superstition written by Rufus Blakeman and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thought-provoking work of philosophy, Rufus Blakeman explores the nature of belief, skepticism, and superstition. Drawing upon classical and contemporary sources, Blakeman argues that credulity and superstition are not antithetical to reason, but are instead integral parts of the human psyche. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy of religion, the psychology of belief, or the history of ideas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.