Assignment:
Question 1: Can you think of any examples of magical thinking from your own life?
Question 2: How does magic differ from science? Do non-Western people have science?
Question 3: Astrology in mainstream American culture is sometimes labeled as entertainment (e.g., horoscopes are in the entertainment section of the newspaper). However, many people take them quite seriously. Are horoscopes and other forms of divination just harmless entertainment? Are there any negative consequences of living one's life relying on astrology and fortunetelling? Are there any positive consequences?
Instructions: -Answer the questions in 2 to 3 paragraphs for each question and provide the number for each response. The questions have to be answered from chapter of the book provided. NO PLAGIARIZING. Please provide information found in the book with no plagiarism. You may also provide your opinion in the questions that ask you for it.
Readings:
The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, And Witchcraft
By Rebecca L. Stein and Philip L. Stein