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20.05.2020

“History and Philosophy of Spirits, Demons and Apparitions” by Augustin Calmet

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"History and Philosophy of Spirits, Demons and Apparitions" by Augustin Calmet
"The great number of authors who have written upon the apparitions of angels, demons, and disembodied souls is not unknown to me; and I do not presume sufficiently on my own capacity to believe that I shall succeed better in it than they have done, and that I shall enhance their knowledge and their discoveries. I am perfectly sensible that I expose myself to criticism, and perhaps to the mockery of many readers, who regard this matter as done with, and decried in the minds of philosophers, learned men, and many theologians. I must not reckon either on the approbation of the people, whose want of discernment prevents their being competent judges of this...>>
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19.05.2020

“Disobey: A Philosophy of Resistance” by Frederic Gros

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"Disobey: A Philosophy of Resistance" by Frederic Gros
"The world is out of joint, so much so that disobeying should be an urgent question for everyone. In this provocative essay, Frédéric Gros explores the roots of political obedience. Social conformity, economic subjection, respect for authorities, constitutional consensus? Examining the various styles of obedience provides tools to study, invent and induce new forms of civic disobedience and lyrical protest. Nothing can be taken for granted: neither supposed certainties nor social conventions, economic injustice or moral conviction. Thinking philosophically requires us never to accept truths and generalities that seem obvious. It restores a sense of political responsibility. At a time when the decisions of experts are presented as the result of icy statistics and anonymous...>>
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19.05.2020

“Demon Magic: Money Magic” by Wyndham Nicodemus Holt

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"Demon Magic: Money Magic" by Wyndham Nicodemus Holt
"This book is the fourth volume in a series of grimoires. I first began scrying them December of 2011, basing my experiments on the 16 figures of geomancy. After that, I learned of their specific domains and powers, then organized them on the basis of their primary powers. I have decided to make them public in a series of books. This book in particular deals with demons who operate on matters of wealth and finance."...>>
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