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Magical Thinking 101: What It Really Is And How To Improve Your Life With It

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CHAPTER

Exploring Magical Thinking in Anthropology and Literature

The chapter discusses how magical thinking is often misunderstood, its role as a coping mechanism and developmental aspect in children, and its incorporation in cultural and religious practices. It also explores the relation of magical thinking to anthropology and literature, focusing on magical realism in literature and its portrayal of supernatural elements in a matter-of-fact manner.

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