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Pragmatic Magical Thinking
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Author : Ari Freeman
language : en
Publisher: Aeon Books
Release Date : 2023-10-31
Pragmatic Magical Thinking written by Ari Freeman and has been published by Aeon Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-31 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Reclaiming magic and magical thought in the modern, mainstream world The modern Western world has often raised its eyebrows at magic, associating it with madness and superstition. However, this ignore the fact of the matter that magic is a universal human experience which has existed in a multitude of forms across time and space. Now, in his groundbreaking book, Ari Freeman presents his argument that magic is still a human universal - we’ve just forgotten how to talk about it! Laying out clear and concise arguments, Pragmatic Magical Thinking will enlighten readers to how magic can be a practical approach to achieving real world results, drawing on evidence from science, philosophy, history and anthropology. For both beginners at magic, and the long practicing witch or wizard, Ari Freeman’s book is a breath of fresh air for the world of magical studies, inviting readers to join him in placing magic in it’s rightful place as a serious and mainstream subject of conversation and enquiry. Pragmatic Magical Thinking covers a wide and comprehensive selection of subjects in relation to your magical education. These include, but are not limited to: magic and memory, spirits, belief, magic in everyday life, science and magic, religion and magic, Kabbalist cosmology and morality.
The 7 Laws Of Magical Thinking
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Author : Matthew Hutson
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2012-04-12
The 7 Laws Of Magical Thinking written by Matthew Hutson and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-12 with Psychology categories.
In this witty and perceptive debut, a former editor at Psychology Today shows us how magical thinking makes life worth living. Psychologists have documented a litany of cognitive biases- misperceptions of the world-and explained their positive functions. Now, Matthew Hutson shows us that even the most hardcore skeptic indulges in magical thinking all the time-and it's crucial to our survival. Drawing on evolution, cognitive science, and neuroscience, Hutson shows us that magical thinking has been so useful to us that it's hardwired into our brains. It encourages us to think that we actually have free will. It helps make us believe that we have an underlying purpose in the world. It can even protect us from the paralyzing awareness of our own mortality. In other words, magical thinking is a completely irrational way of making our lives make rational sense. With wonderfully entertaining stories, personal reflections, and sharp observations, Hutson reveals our deepest fears and longings. He also assures us that it is no accident his surname contains so many of the same letters as this imprint.
My Years Of Magical Thinking
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Author : Lionel Snell
language : en
Publisher: Mouse That Spins
Release Date : 2018-12
My Years Of Magical Thinking written by Lionel Snell and has been published by Mouse That Spins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Magical thinking is on the rise. In a post-truth world it is vital to understand why - and what it means. Alan Moore: ..".the most lucid, coherent and insightful intellect to emerge from British occultism for some several decades... his most considered and powerfully reasoned work to date... Highly recommended."
The 7 Laws Of Magical Thinking
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Author : Matthew Hutson
language : en
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Release Date : 2013-01-03
The 7 Laws Of Magical Thinking written by Matthew Hutson and has been published by Oneworld Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-03 with Science categories.
Everyone – even the most jaded and sceptical – believes in ‘magic’, in the form of luck, mind over matter, the power of similarities, jinxes, and destiny. In this wonderful exploration of psychology, Matthew Hutson takes us on a fascinating tour of magical thinking in everyday life, revealing the healing power of John Lennon’s piano; the reason gamblers kiss their tickets; and why admitting you have no free will staves off addiction.
Magical Thinking In Severe Grief Reactions
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Author : Christian Lönneker
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-01-08
Magical Thinking In Severe Grief Reactions written by Christian Lönneker and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-08 with Psychology categories.
Christian Lönneker systematically explores the phenomenon of magical thinking in the context of severe grief reactions focusing on intrusive forms reported by bereaved individuals seeking professional support. The author succeeds in proposing a comprehensive definition of magical thinking and a rationale for its association with grief based on various disciplines, such as psychology, anthropology, and the cognitive science of religion. Within the scope of a grounded theory study, case reports comprise themes like bringing the deceased back to life, the magical efficacy of religious rituals, and attempts to ward off harmful influences of the dead.
A Cognitive Theory Of Magic
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Author : Jesper Sørensen
language : en
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Release Date : 2007
A Cognitive Theory Of Magic written by Jesper Sørensen and has been published by Rowman Altamira this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Magic is a universal phenomenon. Everywhere we look people perform ritual actions in which desirable qualities are transferred by means of physical contact and objects or persons are manipulated by things of their likeness. In this book S rensen embraces a cognitive perspective in order to investigate this long-established but controversial topic. Following a critique of the traditional approaches to magic, and basing his claims on classical ethnographic cases, the author explains magic's universality by examining a number of recurrent cognitive processes underlying its different manifestations. He focuses on how power is infused into the ritual practice; how representations of contagion and similarity can be used to connect otherwise distinct objects in order to manipulate one by the other; and how the performance of ritual prompts representations of magical actions as effective. Bringing these features together, the author proposes a cognitive theory of how people can represent magical rituals as purposeful actions and how ritual actions are integrated into more complex representations of events. This explanation, in turn, yields new insights into the constitutive role of magic in the formation of institutionalised religious ritual.
Science And Magic In The Modern World
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Author : Eugene Subbotsky
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019
Science And Magic In The Modern World written by Eugene Subbotsky and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Magical thinking categories.
Magic in the mind -- The magic crystal of rene magritte : art as a window in the supernatural -- The invisible reality : consciousness as a gaze in the magical world -- The barrier for robots : subjective experience as a magical phenomenon -- The supernatural in science and religion -- Miracles in law : magical underpinning of physical universe -- The pull of eternity : hope for immortality as the belief in the supernatural -- Religion and the belief in the supernatural -- Magical thinking in politics, economics and education -- Under the spell : the case of Russia -- Watching the impossible : educational effects of magical thinking -- Games with the supernatural : magical reality in everyday life -- Epilogue: imagining the unimaginable -- Bibliography
The 7 Laws Of Magical Thinking
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Author : Matt Hutson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
The 7 Laws Of Magical Thinking written by Matt Hutson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Magical thinking categories.
Magical Thinking In Public Policy
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Author : John Boswell
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2023-03-31
Magical Thinking In Public Policy written by John Boswell and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-31 with Political Science categories.
This book explores why naïve ideals about better policymaking persist even in cynical times, revealing the careful reflection at the heart of what appears to be 'magical thinking' in public policy. Contemporary policy scholarship tends to be cynical about movements to reform policymaking by making it more rational or more democratic. Scholars point to the pathologies and vagaries of realpolitik that render ideals such as evidence-based policymaking, long-term prevention, collaboration, transparency, and citizen engagement unattainable. Increasingly, many go further to warn about the democratic dangers of pursuing these foolhardy goals. The fact is, however, that scholarly objections about political obstacles and practical constraints are not news to policy actors themselves - they are acutely aware of the challenges of policy work amid uncertainty, complexity and contestation. They privately express doubt, frustration, and cynicism, but they continue to support, promote, and work towards these key aspirations in practice. Through rich case studies and wide-ranging theoretical discussion, John Boswell offers novel insights into the continuing appeal of seemingly naïve ideals. In particular, he shows how turning to these ideals helps actors to reconcile and resolve key dilemmas and challenges in their everyday work. Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced and spirited defence of the value of clinging on to seemingly naïve ideals for better policymaking, even in the face of inevitable failures and disappointments.
Magical Thinking
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Author : Stuart McWilliams
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2011-12-08
Magical Thinking written by Stuart McWilliams and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-08 with History categories.
Examining how scholarly writing has contended or conspired with discourses of enchantment from the Middle Ages to the present.