Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 710 by Various

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Author Various
Editor Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor Chambers, William, 1800-1883
Title Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 710
August 4, 1877
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Summary "Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 710" by Various is a periodical publication containing articles on literature, science, and the arts, likely written in the late 19th century. This particular edition explores themes of belief and delusion, discussing historical trends in public credulity towards phenomena like mesmerism, spiritualism, and related societal crazes. It serves to engage readers in reflecting on the nature of belief and skepticism, particularly in the context of the scientific thought and cultural attitudes of its time. At the start of the journal, the author comments on the fallibility of human perception, emphasizing how delusions can take hold of the public's imagination. It references Dr. W. B. Carpenter's work on the history and science of mesmerism and spiritualism, illustrating how widely accepted beliefs can stem from ignorance or emotional bias rather than rational inquiry. The opening transitions into vivid examples of past 'epidemic delusions,' demonstrating how collective belief can spread like contagion, leading seemingly rational individuals to embrace the nonsensical without proper scrutiny. Overall, the introduction sets a tone of caution, inviting readers to be vigilant against accepting the extraordinary without substantiating evidence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject Periodicals
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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