Spirit Possession in French, Haitian, and Vodou Thought: An Intellectual History (original) (raw)

This work examines the concept of spirit possession through the lenses of French and Haitian thoughts, as well as Vodou practices, presenting a nuanced intellectual history. It critiques existing ethnographic accounts and engages with literary themes while emphasizing the socio-cultural contexts of possession. The book argues for a deeper understanding of possession beyond mere survival tactics, suggesting alternative forms of subjectivity and expanding definitions of consciousness in religious experience.