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Witch Trials 101

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

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The Scapegoat of Witchcraft: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

This chapter examines the roots of witchcraft accusations in both historical and modern settings, particularly in communities experiencing turmoil. It discusses the psychological motivations behind scapegoating and the need for defining 'the other' in societal dynamics.

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