Science and Magic in the Modern World: Psychological Perspectives on Living with the Supernatural - Hardcover

Subbotsky, Eugene

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138591343 ISBN 13: 9781138591349

Publisher: Routledge, 2018

Synopsis

Science and Magic in the Modern World is a unique text that explores the role of magical thinking in everyday life. It provides an excellent psychological look at the subconscious belief in magic in both popular culture and society, as well as experimental research that considers human consciousness as a derivative of belief in the supernatural, thus showing that our feelings, emotions, attitudes and other psychological processes follow the laws of magic.

This book synthesises the science of ‘natural’ phenomena and the magic of the ‘supernatural’ to present an interesting look at the juxtaposition of the inner and outer selves. Fusing research into psychological disorders, subconscious feelings, as well as the rising presence of artificial intelligence, this book demonstrates how an engagement with magical thinking can enhance one’s creativity and cognitive skills.

Science and Magic in the Modern World is an invaluable resource for those studying consciousness, as well as those looking at the effect of magical thinking on religion, politics, science and society.

About this title

About the Author

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138591343
• ISBN 13: 9781138591349
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 226