A Blow at Modern Sadducism in Some Philosophical Considerations About Witchcraft - Joseph Glanvill - Bog

""A Blow at Modern Sadducism in Some Philosophical Considerations About Witchcraft"" is a book written by Joseph Glanvill in the 17th century. The book aims to refute the belief of Sadducism, which denies the existence of supernatural phenomena such as ghosts and witches. Glanvill argues that the existence of such phenomena can be explained through philosophical considerations and empirical evidence. He cites various historical and contemporary accounts of witchcraft and supernatural occurrences to support his argument. The book also discusses the nature of belief and skepticism, and the role of reason in understanding the world. Overall, ""A Blow at Modern Sadducism"" is a fascinating exploration of the supernatural and the human mind's capacity to comprehend it.1668. To which is added the relation of the famed disturbance by the drummer in the house of Mr. John Mompesson, with some reflections on drollery and atheism. This book is a philosophical endeavor in the defense of the being of witches and apparitions, with some things concerning the famous Greatrek's written in a letter to the much honored Robert Hunt. Old English text.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.