Publisher's Synopsis
The Fallacy of Ghosts, Dreams, and Omens: With Stories of Witchcraft, Life-In-Death, and Monomania is a book written by Charles Ollier and published in 1848. The book is a collection of stories and essays that aim to debunk the belief in supernatural phenomena such as ghosts, dreams, and omens. The author argues that these beliefs are based on fallacious reasoning and superstition, and that they have no scientific or rational basis. He provides examples of people who have been deceived by these beliefs, and shows how they can lead to irrational behavior and even mental illness. The book also includes stories of witchcraft and life-in-death, which the author uses to illustrate the dangers of superstition and irrational thinking. He argues that these beliefs can lead to persecution and harm to innocent people, and that they have no place in a modern and rational society. Finally, the author discusses the concept of monomania, which he defines as a delusional belief in a single idea or concept. He shows how this phenomenon can lead to irrational behavior and even criminal acts, and argues that it should be treated as a mental illness rather than a supernatural phenomenon. Overall, The Fallacy of Ghosts, Dreams, and Omens is a thought-provoking book that challenges traditional beliefs about the supernatural and the paranormal. It provides a rational and scientific perspective on these phenomena, and shows how they can be explained through natural causes rather than supernatural forces.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.
