Rethinking The Anthropology Of Magic And Witchcraft

Author : Phillips Stevens, Jr.
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000998764

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This book introduces students to the anthropology of magic and witchcraft, terms widely used but without widely accepted definitions. It takes a new approach to this area within the anthropology of religion, demonstrating that the bases for these beliefs and alleged practices are inherent in human cognition and psychology, even instinctual, and likely rooted in our evolutionary biology. It shows how magic and magical thinking are regular elements in people’s daily lives, and that understanding the components of the witchcraft complex offers surprisingly important insights into patterns of thinking and social behavior. The book reviews the many meanings of “magic” and “witchcraft,” and introduces the best anthropological meanings of the terms. The components of these beliefs are timeless and universal; this fact, and recent advances in the brain sciences, suggest that the principles of magic are derived from basic processes of human thinking, and the attributes of the witch derive from neurobiologically based fears and fantasies. The propensity for such beliefs probably had adaptive significance in the evolutionary development of the human species; they are inherently human. This book is intended to focus anew on the core concepts of magic, witchcraft, and the supernatural, while also serving as an introduction to the anthropology of religion for undergraduate and graduate-level courses.

Author : Phillips Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12
Category : Magic
ISBN : 1003358020

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Rethinking the Anthropology of Magic and Witchcraft by Phillips Stevens Pdf

"This book introduces students to the anthropology of magic, witchcraft, and supernatural belief. It takes a new approach to this area within the anthropology of religion, demonstrating that the bases for these beliefs and alleged practices are instinctual, inherent in human cognition and psychology, and are likely rooted in our evolutionary biology. It shows how magic and magical thinking are regular elements in people's daily activities, and that understanding the components of the witchcraft complex offers surprisingly important insights into patterns of thinking and social behavior. The book reviews the many meanings of "magic" and "witchcraft," explains why they are inadequate, and introduces the anthropological meanings of the terms. The components of these beliefs are timeless and universal; this fact, and recent advances in the brain sciences, suggest that the principles of magic are derived from basic processes of human thinking, and the attributes of the witch derive from neuro-biologically based fears and fantasies. Such beliefs had adaptive significance in the evolutionary development of the human species; they are inherently human. This book is intended to focus anew on the core concepts of magic, witchcraft, and the supernatural, while also serving as a valuable introduction to the anthropology of religion for undergraduate and graduate-level courses"--

Author : Bruce Kapferer
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003-02-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857458551

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Beyond Rationalism by Bruce Kapferer Pdf

This book seeks a reconsideration of the phenomenon of sorcery and related categories. The contributors to the volume explore the different perspectives on human sociality and social and political constitution that practices typically understood as sorcery, magic and ritual reveal. In doing so the authors are concerned to break away from the dictates of a western externalist rationalist understanding of these phenomena without falling into the trap of mysticism. The articles address a diversity of ethnographic contexts in Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Americas.

Author : Susan Greenwood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000181227

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Magic, Witchcraft and the Otherworld by Susan Greenwood Pdf

Anthropology's long and complex relationship to magic has been strongly influenced by western science and notions of rationality. This book takes a refreshing new look at modern magic as practised by contemporary Pagans in Britain. It focuses on what Pagans see as the essence of magic - a communication with an otherworldly reality. Examining issues of identity, gender and morality, the author argues that the otherworld forms a central defining characteristic of magical practice. Integrating an experiential ethnographic approach with an analysis of magic, this book asks penetrating questions about the nature of otherworldly knowledge and argues that our scientific frameworks need re-envisioning. It is unique in providing an insider's view of how magic is practised in contemporary western culture.

Author : Rebecca L. Stein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Anthropology of religion
ISBN : OCLC:1012102968

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The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft by Rebecca L. Stein Pdf

Author : Susan Greenwood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000180633

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The Anthropology of Magic by Susan Greenwood Pdf

Magic is arguably the least understood subject in anthropology today. Exotic and fascinating, it offers us a glimpse into another world but it also threatens to undermine the foundations of anthropology due to its supposed irrational and non-scientific nature. Magic has thus often been 'explained away' by social or psychological reduction. The Anthropology of Magic redresses the balance and brings magic, as an aspect of consciousness, into focus through the use of classic texts and cutting-edge research. Suitable for student and scholar alike, The Anthropology of Magic updates a classical anthropological debate concerning the nature of human experience. A key theme is that human beings everywhere have the potential for magical consciousness. Taking a new approach to some perennial topics in anthropology - such as shamanism, mythology, witchcraft and healing - the book raises crucial theoretical and methodological issues to provide the reader with an engaging and critical understanding of the dynamics of magic.Join the live discussion on Facebook!

Author : Rebecca L. Stein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1152925160

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The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft by Rebecca L. Stein Pdf

Author : Pamela Moro,James Myers
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0078140013

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Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion by Pamela Moro,James Myers Pdf

This comparative reader takes an anthropological approach to the study of religious beliefs and practices, both strange and familiar. The engaging articles on all key issues related to the anthropology of religion grab the attention of students, while giving them an excellent foundation in contemporary ideas and approaches in the field. The multiple authors included in each chapter represent a range of interests, geographic foci, and ways of looking at each subject. Divided into 10 chapters, this book begins with a broad view of anthropological ways of looking at religion and moves on to some of the core topics within the subject, such as myth, ritual, and the various types of religious specialties.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Occultism
ISBN : 0073405213

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Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion by Anonim Pdf

This comparative reader takes an anthropological approach to the study of religious beliefs, both strange and familiar. The engaging articles on all key issues related to the anthropology of religion grab the attention of students, while giving them an excellent foundation in contemporary ideas and approaches in the field. The multiple authors included in each chapter represent a range of interests, geographic foci, and ways of looking at each subject. Divided into ten chapters, this book begins with a broad view of anthropological ways of looking at religion, and moves on to some of the core topics within the subject, such as myth, ritual, and the various types of religious specialists.

Author : John Middleton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : UOM:39015011524272

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Magic, Witchcraft, and Curing by John Middleton Pdf

Cross cultural studies from many areas; p.23; Footnote on case of Aboriginal in Darwin hospital April 1956 seen as type of sorcery.

Author : Arthur C. Lehmann,James Edward Myers,Pamela Moro
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Anthropology of religion
ISBN : 0073122696

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Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion by Arthur C. Lehmann,James Edward Myers,Pamela Moro Pdf

This comparative reader takes an anthropological approach to the study of religious beliefs, both strange and familiar. The engaging articles on all key issues related to the anthropology of religion grab the attention of students, while giving them an excellent foundation in contemporary ideas and approaches in the field. The multiple authors included in each chapter represent a range of interests, geographic foci, and ways of looking at each subject. Divided into 10 chapters, this book begins with a broad view of anthropological ways of looking at religion, and moves on to some of the core topics within the subject, such as myth, ritual, and the various types of religious specialists.

Author : James Myers,Pamela Moro, Professor
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0078034949

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Magic Witchcraft and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion by James Myers,Pamela Moro, Professor Pdf

Magic Witchcraft and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion takes an anthropological approach to the study of religious beliefs and practices, both strange and familiar. The engaging articles on all key issues related to the anthropology of religion grab the attention of students, while giving them an excellent foundation in contemporary ideas and approaches in the field. The multiple authors included in each chapter represent a range of interests, geographic foci, and ways of looking at each subject. Features of the ninth edition include new study questions and articles, as well as updated discussions on religion, illness, healing, and death.

Author : Suzanne Ruthven
Publisher : Moon Books
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-30
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781782791553

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Traditional Witchcraft and the Pagan Revival by Suzanne Ruthven Pdf

Traditional Witchcraft and the Pagan Revival takes us on a journey into the past, along the highways and byways of our pagan heritage to discover when the different aspects of magical influence entered traditional witchcraft. It will appeal to everyone with an interest in magic, witchcraft and paganism - from grass roots to the more advanced levels of Wicca - who wish to learn more about the different traditions and their antecedents. ,

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 898 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780744033427

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A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult by DK Pdf

Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and television. Providing readers with a comprehensive account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. This riveting read on witchcraft further includes: - Engaging text and lavish illustrations with over 500 full-color images that bring the subject to life. - Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar, and magic at the movies, and “plants and potions”, such as mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail. - Quick-fact panels explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, uses in spells, structures of religions, and more. The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, it explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones and offers key insights into the ways in which magic has interacted with religion. The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate anyone interested in spiritualism and the occult.

Author : Birgit Meyer,Peter Pels
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0804744645

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Magic and Modernity by Birgit Meyer,Peter Pels Pdf

This is the first book to explore comparatively how magic—usually portrayed as the antithesis of the modern—is also at home in modernity.