A New Catalogue of Vulgar Errors by Stephen Fovargue

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Author Fovargue, Stephen, -1775
Title A New Catalogue of Vulgar Errors
Note Intended as a supplement to Sir Thomas Browne's Pseudodoxia epidemica.
Note Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "A New Catalogue of Vulgar Errors" by Stephen Fovargue is a collection of philosophical reflections and corrections on commonly held misconceptions, written in the mid-18th century. The work primarily addresses various misunderstandings and erroneous beliefs prevalent in society, aiming to clarify and educate readers on a range of topics from natural philosophy to practical life, emphasizing the importance of reason and knowledge. The opening of the book presents a preface in which the author articulates his intent to illuminate the confusion caused by widespread errors, urging readers not to be offended by his candid observations. Fovargue discusses the disconnect between appearances and reality, exemplifying this through anecdotal evidence and rigorous reasoning. He introduces the notion that gaining knowledge can dispel ignorance and enlighten the mind, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of specific errors that will follow in the subsequent chapters. The initial segments already hint at various topics that will be dissected, including misconceptions about firearms, bird behaviors, and musical instruments, suggesting a blend of informative narrative and engaging discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AZ: General Works: History of scholarship and learning, The humanities
Subject Folklore -- Great Britain
Subject Common fallacies
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EBook-No. 41274
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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