The Discoverie of Witchcraft by Reginald Scot
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| Author | Scot, Reginald, 1538?-1599 |
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| Editor | Nicholson, Brinsley, 1824-1892 |
| LoC No. | 19020291 |
| Title | The Discoverie of Witchcraft |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Discoverie of Witchcraft" by Reginald Scot is a critical treatise on witchcraft and superstition written in the late 16th century. The work presents a robust argument against the belief in witchcraft, exposing the absurdities and injustices surrounding witch hunts of the time. It aims to debunk myths surrounding witches, conjurers, and magical practices, advocating for rational thought and compassion towards those wrongfully accused. The opening of the text introduces the author's intentions, emphasizing the need for awareness regarding the rampant misconceptions and atrocities committed in the name of witchcraft during the Elizabethan era. Scot contemplates the historical context of witch trials, asserting that many alleged witches were merely vulnerable individuals misrepresented by societal norms and fears. He argues for a re-evaluation of these beliefs, positioning his work as a rational and moral inquiry into the tragic consequences of superstition and ignorance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Witchcraft -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Demonology -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Magic -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60766 |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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