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How Rational Minds Embrace Magic and Witchcraft (Tanya Luhrmann's Persuasion's of the Witch's Craft)
ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM π Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the Occult
English - February 11, 2024 17:00 - 18 minutes - 9.59 MB - β β β β β - 1 ratingReligion & Spirituality Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Tanya Luhrmann's, 'Persuasions of the Witch's Craft: Ritual Magic in Contemporary England' offers an in-depth exploration of how individuals in modern, scientifically-oriented societies develop a profound connection with the practices of magic and witchcraft. At the core of our discussion is Luhrmann's intriguing concept of 'interpretative drift,' which describes a gradual yet significant shift in how people perceive and integrate magical beliefs into their rational worldview.
We delve into the intricate process of this shift, examining how factors such as community involvement, ritual participation, and cognitive changes influence the way educated and often sceptical individuals come to embrace magical practices. This exploration is not just a one-sided view; I will also present various counterarguments, providing a comprehensive perspective on the complexities of belief formation within the context of magic and witchcraft.
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