HoP 428 - Weird Sisters - Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Witchcraft
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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Witchcraft in the 17th Century and its Influence on Shakespeare's Macbeth
Exploring the impact of 17th-century views on witchcraft on the writing of Macbeth, including the skepticism towards witchcraft, the influence of Reginald Scott's book, and the moral ambiguity surrounding witches in the play.
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