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History of Magic and Superstition

History of Magic and Superstition

$31.00
Author:Birendra Kumar Singh
ISBN 13:9789386807045
Binding:Hardbound
Language:English
Year:2018
Subject:Philosophy and Religion/Astrology

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Since the emergence of the study of religion and the social sciences, magic has been a central theme in the theoretical literature produced by scholars operating in these academic disciplines. Superstition is a pejorative term for any belief or practice that is irrational - i.e., it arises from ignorance, a misunderstanding of science or causality, a positive belief in fate or magic, or fear of that which is unknown. "Superstition" also refers to religious beliefs or actions arising from irrationality. 1. Introduction 2. Black Magic 3. What is Superstitions? 4. Irrational Beliefs 5. Astrology and Fortune Telling 6. The Practice of Witchcraft 7. Superstition in India