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Author:   Eugene Subbotsky
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.376kg
ISBN:  

9781138591455

ISBN 10:   1138591459
Pages:   226
Publication Date:   02 October 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction [1][2] Part I. Magic in the Mind Chapter 1. The Magic Crystal of Rene Magritte: Art as a Window in the Supernatural Chapter 2. The Invisible reality: Consciousness as a Gaze in the Magical World Chapter 3. The Barrier for Robots. Subjective Experience as a Magical Phenomenon Part II. The Supernatural in Science and Religion Chapter 4. Miracles in Law: Magical Underpinning of Physical Universe Chapter 5. The Pull of Eternity: Hope for Immortality as the Belief in the Supernatural Chapter 6. Religion and the Belief in the Supernatural Part III. Magical thinking in Politics, Economics and Education Chapter 7. Under the Spell: The Case of Russia Chapter 8. Watching the Impossible: Educational Effects of Magical Thinking Chapter 9. Games with the Supernatural: Magical Reality in Everyday Life Epilogue: Imagining the Unimaginable Bibliography

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Eugene Subbotsky is one of the most forward-thinking intellectuals of our time. In this provocative and far-reaching text, he draws upon 40 years of research on magical thinking in both children and adults to develop his thesis: that magic and magical thinking are inseparable from our daily and worldly existence. He uses this thesis to explain concepts ranging from video game addiction to schizophrenia, from art history to advertising, and from placebo effects to suicide bombers. This book will cause readers to reconsider any notions that magic is but a fleeting childhood pastime. Professor Jacqueline D. Woolley, The University of Texas, USA Eugene Subbotsky has written a thoroughly engaging and thought-provoking book on magic and the supernatural. He combines psychology, neuroscience and philosophy to demonstrate how magic, the supernatural and magical beliefs play a surprisingly important role in many unexpected areas of our lives. Science and Magic in the Modern World, challenges many popular misconceptions about magic, and it will transform your thoughts and beliefs about magic. This book deals with challenging and complex theoretical issues, but its style and writing make it a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience. Dr. Gustav Kuhn, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

Eugene Subbotsky is one of the most forward-thinking intellectuals of our time. In this provocative and far-reaching text, he draws upon 40 years of research on magical thinking in both children and adults to develop his thesis: that magic and magical thinking are inseparable from our daily and worldly existence. He uses this thesis to explain concepts ranging from video game addiction to schizophrenia, from art history to advertising, and from placebo effects to suicide bombers. This book will cause readers to reconsider any notions that magic is but a fleeting childhood pastime. Professor Jacqueline D. Woolley, The University of Texas, USA Eugene Subbotsky has written a thoroughly engaging and thought-provoking book on magic and the supernatural. He combines psychology, neuroscience and philosophy to demonstrate how magic, the supernatural and magical beliefs play a surprisingly important role in many unexpected areas of our lives. Science and Magic in the Modern World, challenges many popular misconceptions about magic, and it will transform your thoughts and beliefs about magic. This book deals with challenging and complex theoretical issues, but its style and writing make it a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience. Dr. Gustav Kuhn, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

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Eugene Subbotsky is Emeritus Reader in Psychology at the Lancaster University, UK

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