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anxiety theoryof magic1 CONSTRUCTAnxiety theory of magicMALINOWSKI · ANTHROPOLOGY OF

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Malinowski's view that magic is used where outcomes are uncertain and dangerous, as in open-sea fishing, to relieve anxiety and give confidence.

In anthropology of religion, anxiety theory of magic refers to Malinowski's view that magic is used where outcomes are uncertain and dangerous, as in open-sea fishing, to relieve anxiety and give confidence. This meaning comes from Malinowski (1948) in Magic, science, and religion, and other essays.[1]

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  1. Malinowski, B. (1948). Magic, science, and religion, and other essays. Waveland Press. ISBN 9780313246876

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