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Another thought

The Renaissance made a BIG distinction between "white magic" and "black magic." The first was a legitimate extension of scientific study - attempts to harness the forces of nature. (Arthur C Clarke's law: "A sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishible from magic.") The second was dealing with the devil to borrow his powers. Clearly Prospero and Faustus are in two different camps. While P may be suvvombing to the weaker aspects of his personality in exploring magic, he is not endangering his soul.

Posted by Hamlet on March 27, 1997 at 11:34:23
 In Reply to "Faust and Prospero" posted by Hamlet on March 25, 1997 at 18:50:07


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