Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3 By: Charles Mackay (1814-1889)
In "Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3," Charles Mackay presents a fascinating exploration of the human tendency towards irrational behavior and mass hysteria. Through detailed historical accounts, Mackay delves into various popular delusions that have captivated societies throughout history, from financial bubbles and witch hunts to religious manias and pseudoscientific beliefs. With a keen eye for detail and a compelling narrative style, Mackay offers valuable insights into the psychological and social forces that drive these delusions. By examining the causes and consequences of these phenomena, he sheds light on the dangers of collective irrationality and the importance of critical thinking in the face of social contagion. Although written in the mid-19th century, Mackay's analysis remains highly relevant today, serving as a powerful reminder of the timeless nature of human folly. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the ways in which society can be swayed by irrational beliefs and the consequences that can result. Overall, "Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3" is a thought-provoking and enlightening read that offers valuable lessons for contemporary readers. First Page: MEMOIRS OF EXTRAORDINARY POPULAR DELUSIONS. BY CHARLES MACKAY. AUTHOR OF THE THAMES AND ITS TRIBUTARIES," "THE HOPE OF THE WORLD," ETC. "Il est bon de connaitre les delires de l'esprit humain. Chaque peuple a ses folies plus ou moins grossieres." Millot VOL. III. CONTENTS OF THE THIRD VOLUME. BOOK I. INTRODUCTION THE ALCHYMISTS; or, Searchers for the Philosopher's Stone and the Water of Life PART I. History of Alchymy from the earliest periods to the Fifteenth Century. Pretended Antiquity of the Art. Geber. Alfarabi. Avicenna. Albertus Magnus. Thomas Aquinas. Artephius. Alain de Lisle. Arnold de Villeneuve. Pietro d'Apone. Raymond Lulli. Roger Bacon. Pope John XXII. Jean de Meung. Nicholas Flamel. George Ripley. Basil Valentine. Bernard of Treves. Trithemius. The Marechal de Rays. Jacques Coeur. Inferior Adepts. PART II. Progress of the Infatuation during the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries. Augurello. Cornelius Agrippa. Paracelsus. George Agricola. Denys Zachaire. Dr. Dee and Edward Kelly. The Cosmopolite. Sendivogius. The Rosicrucians. Michael Mayer. Robert Fludd. Jacob Bohmen. John Heydn. Joseph Francis Borri. Alchymical Writers of the Seventeenth Century... Continue reading book >>

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3 By: Charles Mackay (1814-1889)

In "Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3," Charles Mackay presents a fascinating exploration of the human tendency towards irrational behavior and mass hysteria. Through detailed historical accounts, Mackay delves into various popular delusions that have captivated societies throughout history, from financial bubbles and witch hunts to religious manias and pseudoscientific beliefs.

With a keen eye for detail and a compelling narrative style, Mackay offers valuable insights into the psychological and social forces that drive these delusions. By examining the causes and consequences of these phenomena, he sheds light on the dangers of collective irrationality and the importance of critical thinking in the face of social contagion.

Although written in the mid-19th century, Mackay's analysis remains highly relevant today, serving as a powerful reminder of the timeless nature of human folly. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the ways in which society can be swayed by irrational beliefs and the consequences that can result. Overall, "Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3" is a thought-provoking and enlightening read that offers valuable lessons for contemporary readers.

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MEMOIRS OF EXTRAORDINARY POPULAR DELUSIONS.

BY CHARLES MACKAY.

AUTHOR OF THE THAMES AND ITS TRIBUTARIES," "THE HOPE OF THE WORLD," ETC.

"Il est bon de connaitre les delires de l'esprit humain. Chaque peuple a ses folies plus ou moins grossieres."

Millot

VOL. III.

CONTENTS OF THE THIRD VOLUME.

BOOK I.

INTRODUCTION

THE ALCHYMISTS; or, Searchers for the Philosopher's Stone and the Water of Life

PART I. History of Alchymy from the earliest periods to the Fifteenth Century. Pretended Antiquity of the Art. Geber. Alfarabi. Avicenna. Albertus Magnus. Thomas Aquinas. Artephius. Alain de Lisle. Arnold de Villeneuve. Pietro d'Apone. Raymond Lulli. Roger Bacon. Pope John XXII. Jean de Meung. Nicholas Flamel. George Ripley. Basil Valentine. Bernard of Treves. Trithemius. The Marechal de Rays. Jacques Coeur. Inferior Adepts.

PART II. Progress of the Infatuation during the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries. Augurello. Cornelius Agrippa. Paracelsus. George Agricola. Denys Zachaire. Dr. Dee and Edward Kelly. The Cosmopolite. Sendivogius. The Rosicrucians. Michael Mayer. Robert Fludd. Jacob Bohmen. John Heydn. Joseph Francis Borri. Alchymical Writers of the Seventeenth Century... Continue reading book >>

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