Mental Disease And Magic - Paperback

""Mental Disease and Magic"" is a book written by Lynn Thorndike that explores the relationship between mental illness and supernatural beliefs throughout history. The author examines how people in different cultures and time periods have attributed mental disorders to various magical or spiritual causes, such as demonic possession, witchcraft, or divine punishment. Thorndike draws on a wide range of sources, including medical treatises, religious texts, and folklore, to illustrate the ways in which superstition and science have intersected in the understanding and treatment of mental illness. The book also delves into the role of magic and ritual in healing practices, from ancient shamanism to contemporary alternative therapies. Overall, ""Mental Disease and Magic"" provides a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the complex and often paradoxical relationship between the human mind and the supernatural world.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The History of Magic and Experimental Science Part 13, by Lynn Thorndike. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076614318X.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.