A Cognitive Theory of Magic

Informationen zum Autor By Jesper Sørensen Klappentext The author presents a new theory of magical actions based on a wide array of recent findings in the cognitive sciences. Analysing classical ethnographic cases, he argues that paying close attention to the underlying cognitive processes will not only explain why magical rituals look the way they do, it will also supply new insights into the role of magic in the formation of institutionalised religion. Zusammenfassung Presents a theory of magical actions based on an array of findings in the cognitive sciences. This book argues that focusing on the underlying cognitive processes not only explains why magical rituals look the way they do! it also supplies insights into the role of magic in the formation of institutionalised religion. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1 Figures Part 2 Tables Part 3 Introduction Part 4 Magic in the History of the Social Sciences Part 5 The Cognitive Foundation of Magical Action Part 6 Magical Rituals and Conceptual Blending Part 7 Transformation and Manipulation: A Typology of Magical Actions Part 8 Frames of Ritual Action: Causation, Diagnosis and Prognosis Part 9 Ritual Purpose and the Relation Between Magic, Culture and Religion Part 10 References

Product details

• Authors: Jesper Sorensen, Jesper Sørensen, Jesper Srensen
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2006
• EAN: 9780759110403
• ISBN: 978-0-7591-1040-3
• No. of pages: 218
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 222 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Cognitive Science of Religion; Cognitive Science of Religion
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works