Title: Letters on Natural Magic : Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Apr 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1333040601
ISBN 13: 9781333040604
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
Weight: 1320 grams

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Unlock the mystery of natural magic with Brewster’s landmark letters

Discover how science moves from wonder to understanding, through a thoughtful mix of practical observation and philosophical reflection. This edition adds new chapters that explore how we verify what we perceive and guard against deception, making the classic work feel fresh for today’s reader.

This volume gathers Sir David Brewster’s Letters to Sir Walter Scott, addressing the limits of credulity and the power of intelligent inquiry. It blends accessible science with reflections on perception, consciousness, and the dangers of superstition, showing how careful observation can illuminate even the strangest natural phenomena.

Learn how atmospheric effects and optical illusions arise, from mirages to spectral appearances.
See how comparison across senses and faculties strengthens our understanding of reality.
Explore the balance between skepticism and credulity in the progress of science.
Understand why intelligence and education are key to dispelling fear and error.

Ideal for curious readers of science history and philosophy, as well as anyone interested in how knowledge grows through observation and reason.

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