Sketches of imposture, deception, and credulity by R. A. Davenport
QR code
"Sketches of Imposture, Deception, and Credulity" by R. A. Davenport is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the nature of belief and deception throughout human history, examining how credulity has often led people to be misled by cunning impostors. Davenport's exploration spans a wide array of subjects, including ancient oracles, false prophets, and the impact of credulity on societal beliefs. The opening of this work introduces
the reader to the themes of incredulity and credulity, discussing how belief can be essential for social cohesion yet also a breeding ground for folly. Davenport critiques the ways in which impostors have exploited the credulity of the masses, providing a framework for the subsequent chapters that investigate historical examples of deception, from ancient oracles in Greece to more modern instances of false prophets. By laying out these foundational thoughts, the author sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the interplay between human psychology, societal expectations, and the enduring quest for truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Davenport, R. A. (Richard Alfred), 1777?-1852 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16007484 |
| Title | Sketches of imposture, deception, and credulity |
| Credits |
Produced by MFR, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AZ: General Works: History of scholarship and learning, The humanities |
| Subject | Impostors and imposture |
| Subject | Common fallacies |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61993 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 648 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!