A cognitive theory of magic
Magic in the history of the social sciences -- The cognitive foundation of magical action -- Magical rituals and conceptual blending -- Transformation and manipulation: a typology of magical actions -- Frames of ritual action: causation, diagnosis and prognosis -- Ritual purpose and the relation bet...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Lanham, Md. [u.a.]
AltaMira Press
2007
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| In: | Year: 2007 |
| Reviews: | Dealing with the brain in social science (2013) (Purvis, Jason E.)
På vej mod en forklaring af magi (2009) (Klostergaard Petersen, Anders, 1969 -) |
| Series/Journal: | Cognitive science of religion series
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Magic
/ Cognition
B Magical thinking |
| Further subjects: | B
Cognition and culture
B Magic Religious aspects B Magic B Psychology, Religious |
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Table of contents only |
| Summary: | Magic in the history of the social sciences -- The cognitive foundation of magical action -- Magical rituals and conceptual blending -- Transformation and manipulation: a typology of magical actions -- Frames of ritual action: causation, diagnosis and prognosis -- Ritual purpose and the relation between magic, culture and religion |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references p. 193 - 208 and index |
| ISBN: | 0759110409 |