Bøger af Carveth Read

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Man and His Superstitions is a fascinating book that explores the origins and evolution of human superstitions. Written by Carveth Read, a renowned psychologist and anthropologist, the book delves into the various beliefs, rituals, and practices that have shaped human societies throughout history.The book begins by defining superstitions and examining their role in human culture. It then goes on to explore the different types of superstitions, such as religious, magical, and folk beliefs, and how they have been used to explain natural phenomena, predict the future, and control events.Read also examines the psychological and social factors that contribute to superstitions, including fear, uncertainty, and the need for control. He also explores the ways in which superstitions have been used to justify social hierarchies and reinforce power structures.Throughout the book, Read draws on a wide range of examples from different cultures and time periods, including ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, and contemporary Africa. He also includes fascinating case studies of individuals who have been affected by superstitions, such as those who have undergone exorcisms or who have been accused of witchcraft.Overall, Man and His Superstitions is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most enduring aspects of human culture. It offers a unique perspective on the ways in which superstitions have shaped our beliefs, our behaviors, and our societies, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in psychology, anthropology, or the history of human culture.1925. The first part of this work explains a hypothesis that the human race has descended from some ape-like stock by a series of changes which began and were maintained by the practice of hunting in packs for animal food, instead of being content with the fruits and other nutritious products of the tropical forest. The time came when hunting was no longer the chief means of livelihood and a group of men and women were kept together by belief in the magical powers of some of their number, enabling them to enforce the group's customs and direct its movements.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.

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This is a new release of the original 1925 edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.

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The Metaphysics of Nature is a philosophical book written by Carveth Read, which explores the nature of reality and the fundamental principles that govern it. The book delves into the metaphysical aspects of nature and investigates the relationship between the physical world and the world of ideas. Read begins by examining the different theories of reality that have been proposed throughout history, including those of Plato, Aristotle, and Descartes. He then goes on to discuss the concept of causality, the nature of time and space, and the role of perception in shaping our understanding of the world. The author also explores the idea of universals, or the fundamental properties that are shared by all things in the world. He argues that these universals are not simply abstract concepts, but rather have a real existence in the world. Throughout the book, Read draws on examples from the natural world to illustrate his ideas, ranging from the behavior of subatomic particles to the complex interactions of ecosystems. He also discusses the implications of his metaphysical theories for ethics, aesthetics, and the philosophy of science. Overall, The Metaphysics of Nature is a thought-provoking and comprehensive exploration of the fundamental principles that underlie our understanding of the world around us.1905. A philosophic text by Read, professor of philosophy of mind and logic at University College, London. Contents: Belief and Knowledge; Reality and Truth; Book I. Canonic: The Test of Truth: Historical; The Test of Truth: Analytic; Skepticism; The Relativity of Knowledge; Book II. Cosmology: Substance in Experience; Ontology of the World; Universal Forms of the Phenomenon; Book III. Psychology: The Subject in Experience; The Ontology of the Subject; Natural History of the Subject; Book IV. The Categories: The Abstract Categories; The Physical Categories; and Categories of Subjective Categories.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.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This volume contains the enlarged and revised 1925 second edition of The Origin of Man. The study was intended to explain the hypothesis that the human race descended from primates through a series of changes which began and were maintained by the practice of hunting in pack for animal food.

First published in 1925, as the second edition of a 1920 original, this book discusses the relationship between superstition and the development of human societies. This volume will be of value to anyone with an interest in anthropology, and the social origins of magic and animism.