Historical Lessons on Superstition
- The book highlights the role of ignorance and superstition in fueling atrocities like the Milan plague accusations
- Verri urges society to learn from history to prevent such baseless and harmful persecutions
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Pietro Verri’s Observations on Torture critiques the inhumanity and inefficacy of torture in judicial systems. Highlighting historical abuses and advocating for rational, evidence-based justice, Verri exposes how torture undermines truth and dignity. This timeless work underscores the need for reform, emphasizing human rights and the power of reason in upholding justice
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