Tanya Luhrmann’s, ‘Persuasions of the Witch’s Craft: Ritual Magic in Contemporary England’, offers an in-depth exploration of how individuals in modern, scientifically-oriented societies develop a profound connection with the practices of magic and witchcraft. At the core of our discussion is Luhrmann’s intriguing concept of ‘interpretative drift,’ which describes a gradual yet significant shift in how people perceive and integrate magical beliefs into their rational worldview.
We delve into the intricate process of this shift, examining how factors such as community involvement, ritual participation, and cognitive changes influence the way educated and often sceptical individuals come to embrace magical practices. This exploration is not just a one-sided view; I will also present various counterarguments, providing a comprehensive perspective on the complexities of belief formation within the context of magic and witchcraft.
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Luhrmann, T.M., 1989. Persuasions of the Witch’s Craft: Ritual Magic in Contemporary England. Harvard University Press.
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00:00 Introduction: Rationalising Magic And Witchcraft
02:09 Tanya Luhrmann and Interpretative Drift
03:20 How can Rational People Embrace Magic and Witchcraft
05:07 Luhrmann’s Argument Explained: Incremental Nature
06:05 Counter-Argument to Incrementalism
07:11 Plausibility Structures
08:23 Counter-Argument to Plausibility Structures
09:58 Cognitive Dissonance & Rationalisation
11:10 Counter-Argument to Cognitive Dissonance & Rationalisation
12:21 Embodied Knowledge and Practice
13:32 Counter-Argument to Embodied Knowledge and Practice
14:33 Community and Belonging
15:38 Counter-Argument to Community and Belonging
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Published on February 11, 2024
