Witch-Hunting and Darwinism
Rohan, Andreanne
In this groundbreaking study, Steije Hofhuis delves into the perplexing phenomenon of witch hunts in early modern Europe, challenging conventional explanations and proposing a novel perspective rooted in Darwinian cultural evolution. Were witch hunts an intentional tool of oppression, a means of economic gain, or driven by genuine belief in witchcraft? Hofhuis presents a compelling argument that the seemingly designed elements of the witch hun...