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#1106 Kevin Hong: Magic, Divination, and Dream Interpretation Across Societies

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The Psychology of Magical Thinking

This chapter examines the cognitive underpinnings of magical thinking, exploring how intuitive causal reasoning influences beliefs across cultures. It highlights the principles of sympathetic magic and discusses the social functions of these beliefs, including their role in community bonding and moral behavior.

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