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_aFrazer, James George, _d1854-1941 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPsyche's task |
| 250 | _a2nd edition. | ||
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-10-30 | ||
| 508 | _aan anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer | ||
| 520 | _a"Psyche's Task: A Discourse Concerning the Influence of Superstition on the Growth of Institutions" by J.G. Frazer is a scholarly examination written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the profound effect that superstition has had on the development and stability of societal institutions such as government, private property, marriage, and the respect for human life. Frazer posits that while superstition is often viewed negatively, it has played a significant role in reinforcing certain social structures and facilitating cooperation among individuals. The opening of the discourse introduces the theme of superstition's dual nature as both a source of social strength and individual folly. Frazer outlines his intention to argue that superstition has historically provided support for civil institutions, thereby contributing to social order. He introduces four main propositions he intends to explore, each linking superstition to a foundational aspect of society, including governance and property rights. With a blend of historical examples and anthropological observations, he sets the stage for a nuanced discussion that challenges the conventional view of superstition as solely harmful. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cLondon: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1913 |
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| 653 | _aSuperstition | ||
| 653 | _aPrehistoric peoples | ||
| 653 | _aCivilization -- History | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/psychestaskdiscop00frazuoft | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71985 |
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