Chapter 9
Seward's introduction of Van Helsing: 'a philosopher and a metaphysician, and one of the most advanced scientists of his day' - establishes the synthesis of rationalism and occult knowledge.
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Seward's old teacher arrives as the polymath authority who bridges science and folklore - the model for countless later vampire-hunter figures.
Chapter 14
Van Helsing's speech on belief: 'You are a clever man, friend John... but you are too prejudiced. You do not let your eyes see nor your ears hear' - the famous epistemological challenge.
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