Project Gutenberg 2012-08-05 Public domain in the USA. 236 Browne, Thomas, Sir 1605 1682 Sayle, Charles 1864 1924 The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 2 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) "The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 2" by Sir Thomas Browne is a collection of philosophical essays and inquiries written in the late 17th century. This work is part of Browne's broader scholarly efforts that reflect on a variety of topics, including natural philosophy, anatomy, and mysticism, showcasing his unique blend of empirical observation and speculative thought. The primary focus revolves around debunking myths and confirming or denying the existence and characteristics of various creatures, both real and mythical. The opening of this volume begins with an examination of mythical beasts such as griffins and the phoenix, and discusses their representation in various historical texts as well as the beliefs surrounding their existence. Browne methodically questions the validity of these creatures, invoking a blend of classical sources and scientific reasoning to dissect such folklore. Each chapter presents a careful investigation of the claims made by ancient authors and contemporary beliefs, leading to a cautious conclusion that often dismisses what he sees as exaggerated or fantastical assertions. This approach establishes Browne as both a chronicler and critic of the prevailing beliefs of his time, inviting the reader to reflect on the intersection of science and mythology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Ethics Christianity Religion and medicine PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 823157 823113 2024-09-16T17:23:12.695642 2023-09-17T11:33:06.760124 text/html text/html 830213 2012-08-05T12:26:08 text/html 440523 2024-09-16T17:23:27.045609 application/epub+zip 455287 2024-09-16T17:23:15.677716 application/epub+zip 387687 2024-09-16T17:23:14.081673 application/epub+zip 869414 2024-09-16T17:23:35.592070 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 746798 2024-09-16T17:23:25.504630 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 680695 2022-09-18T09:54:19.854650 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 743027 2024-09-16T17:23:10.431712 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 742970 2023-11-29T04:08:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16548 2024-09-16T17:23:35.758042 application/rdf+xml 21114 2024-09-16T17:23:14.498664 image/jpeg 4825 2024-09-16T17:23:14.289668 image/jpeg 424412 2024-09-16T17:23:12.768643 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia