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witchcraft-and-superstition
The chapter examines historical beliefs in witchcraft and demonology as a contrast to scientific rationalism.
1 chapter across 1 book
Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark (1995)Carl Sagan
CHAPTER 24 Science and Witchcraft
Chapter 24, titled 'Science and Witchcraft,' appears to explore the interplay between scientific understanding and historical or cultural beliefs in witchcraft and superstition. It references various sources that discuss the presentation of science in public discourse, the sociopolitical implications of scientific arrogance, and the historical context of witchcraft and demonology. The chapter likely critiques the persistence of irrational beliefs despite scientific progress and examines the role of science in dispelling myths.