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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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