Synopsis
In Defense of Magic is a book that explores the role of symbolism and ritual in human life. Written by Catharine Cook Smith, the book argues that these practices are not only important, but necessary for our spiritual and psychological well-being. Smith draws on a wide range of sources, from ancient mythology to modern psychology, to make her case. She shows how symbols and rituals can help us connect with deeper aspects of ourselves and the world around us, and how they can provide a sense of meaning and purpose in life. The book also addresses common misconceptions about magic and offers practical advice for incorporating symbolic and ritual practices into everyday life. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, In Defense of Magic offers a thought-provoking exploration of the power of symbolism and ritual in human experience.1930. Magic and ritual are here considered from a new angle, not as folklore anthropology, superstition, or abnormal psychology, but as a perfectly natural means of human expression: an attempt to control and heighten the emotions which are to man as true and as necessary as the intellect. Contents: Irrational truth; Technique of the Magician; Primitive rites; The Grail. Mediaeval magician; Hindu ritual. Vedanta and Raja Yoga. Taoism.; Conversion. Keats and Tolstoi; Yeats. Modern magic; Behaviorism; Psychoanalysis; Education and magic; Theater; The ultimate symbol; Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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