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This updated edition delves into Ireland's sole mass witchcraft trial, exploring its historical significance and the lasting impact on the residents of Islandmagee. It examines the societal and psychological repercussions that unfolded in the years following the trial, highlighting the interplay between fear, superstition, and community dynamics. Through detailed research and analysis, the book sheds light on the trial's legacy and its influence on local culture and identity.

This Element argues that Ireland did not experience a disenchanted modernity, nor a decline in magic. It suggests that beliefs, practices and traditions concerning witchcraft and magic developed and adapted to modernity to retain cultural currency until the end of the twentieth century.

Exploring the nature and significance of offense and offensiveness, this book integrates moral philosophy and psychology to critically analyze common beliefs and assumptions surrounding these concepts. Through a rational reconstruction of ideas, it delves into the complexities of how we perceive and respond to offense in various contexts.

Exploring the often misunderstood world of atheism, this book serves as an informative guide to the experiences and beliefs of atheists. Organized like an encyclopedia, it addresses common questions and misconceptions, providing clear explanations on topics such as the reasons for atheism, the creation of meaning and purpose without belief in a deity, and the everyday lives of atheists. This resource is ideal for anyone seeking to understand atheism better, fostering awareness and reducing the fear surrounding nonbelief.

A short introduction to the life and work of Italian-born designer, George Giusti, examining his eclectic aesthetic of refined Modernism.

The book offers a comprehensive academic exploration of witchcraft and popular magic in Ireland, covering the medieval to modern periods. Utilizing a variety of previously under-explored primary sources, it examines the differences in witchcraft practices and accusations between Catholic and Protestant communities. The detailed analysis of witchcraft trials sheds light on the cultural and historical context of these practices, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of Irish folklore and societal beliefs surrounding magic.

The first detailed account of the life and work of Bishop Francis Hutchinson (1660-1739), author of one of the most important witchcraft texts of the early modern period, An historical essay concerning witchcraft (1718). This work has captivated readers for centuries and still a vital source for those investigating witchcraft trials of the period -- .

In 1711, in County Antrim, eight women were put on trial accused of orchestrating the demonic possession of young Mary Dunbar, and the haunting and supernatural murder of a local clergyman's wife.

An introduction to contemporary philosophical thought about the nature and significance of individual autonomy.

Exploring the intersection of morality and environmental factors, this work argues that our cognitive processes as moral agents are significantly shaped by external contexts. It delves into how these surroundings influence our ethical decision-making and moral reasoning, suggesting a deeper connection between our internal mental frameworks and the external world. The book presents a thought-provoking perspective on the nature of morality, challenging traditional views of moral agency.