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An Essay On The Evils Of Popular Ignorance

An Essay On The Evils Of Popular Ignorance

Foster, John

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ISBN10: 9354943578
ISBN13: 9789354943577
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 17 2021
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A decisive invitation to think hard about what we believe and why we believe it. An Essay On The Evils Of Popular Ignorance uncovers how fear, superstition, and crowdthink shape societies-and how reason, education, and clear moral discourse can guide them toward better choices. This compact polemic treatise by John Foster is a masterclass in early modern prose: sharp, lucid, and ethically urgent. It works as a concise, readable argument about popular ignorance as a danger to public life, a thoughtful exploration of education for society, and a defence of reason versus superstition. For general readers, students, and teachers, it offers a compelling entry point into moral philosophy essay writing and the broader tradition of eighteenth century britain's english moral discourse. Its themes reverberate across time: the responsibilities of citizens, the limits of authority, and the power of clear, rigorous thinking. Significance and appeal cohere: this is more than a reprint. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is restored for today's and future generations. It is a collector's item and a cultural treasure for casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike, a vital touchstone in comparative eighteenth century essays and in the canon of eighteenth century moralists. A durable, readable bridge between then and now.

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