. Magical Thinking ……
Why do we need a rational explanation for everything ??? Who said the universe must make sense ???? Extracts from :- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magical_thinking Despite the view that magic is less than rational and entails an inferior concept of causality, in The Savage Mind (1966), Claude Lévi- Strauss suggested that magical procedures are relatively effective in exerting control over the environment. This outlook has generated alternative theories of magical thinking, such as the symbolic and psychological approaches, and softened the contrast between "educated" and "primitive" thinking: "Magical thinking is no less characteristic of our own mundane intellectual activity than it is of Zande curing practices."[9] Some scholars believe that magic is effective psychologically (see Psychological theories of magic). They cite the placebo effect, psychosomatic disease, etc., as prime examples of how our mental functions exert power over our bodies.[16] Similarly, Robert Horton suggests that engaging in magical practices surrounding healing can relieve anxiety, which could have a significant positive physical impact. . On Mar 29, 8:46 pm, "YouWho?" <[email protected]> wrote: > Is there a point to this? > > Are you trying to do some black magic voodoo on me or something? > > Had to put my talismans and tinfoil hat on this morning after reading > this.
