Miscellaneous Reflections V2: Occasioned By The Comet Which Appeared In December 1680, Chiefly Tending To Explode Popular Superstitions (1708)

By Pierre Bayle

Book Overview

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 inspired by the appearance of a comet in 1680. The author uses this event as a starting point to explore various popular superstitions and beliefs of the time. Bayle examines topics such as astrology, witchcraft, and the supernatural, and argues against the validity of these beliefs. He uses reason and logic to challenge the prevailing superstitions of his time and to promote a more rational approach to understanding the world. The book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the intellectual climate of the late 17th century, as well as an important contribution to the Enlightenment movement.To Which Is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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164944363
• ISBN13: 9781164944362
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"