Tambiah, Stanley J.
Magic, Science and Religion and the Scope of Rationality (Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521376310
- author:
- Tambiah, Stanley J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 199
- Dimensions:
- 153 mm X 230 mm
- Genre:
- Social Science / Anthropology / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Stanley J. Tambiah explores the relationship between magic, science and religion in this thought-provoking book. He examines the historical debates surrounding these concepts, from classical Judaism to the scientific revolution, and critiques traditional anthropological approaches to understanding magic. Tambiah reviews key theories of magic, including those of Tylor, Frazer, Malinowski and Lévy-Bruhl, before offering a fresh perspective on rationality and relativism. He also discusses new thinking in the history and philosophy of science, suggesting alternative ways of understanding the relationship between science and magic. This book is an accessible and illuminating contribution to the field of anthropology and philosophy, making it of interest to scholars and students alike.
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