Mental Myths -- Witchcraft and Chinese Witchcraft Culture

Author: Zhan Yinxin
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: Based on research conducted both domestically and internationally, "Cognitive Biases" presents a new definition of sorcery, proposing that it is behavior aimed at controlling the occurrence, development, and outcome of events, guided by primitive ways of thinking. This behavior is largely social and often becomes part of traditional customs, leading to blind belief among people. Starting from this perspective, Professor Zhan Yinxin cites extensive materials from literature, archaeology, ancient scripts, and folklore to systematically describe and analyze Chinese sorcery and sorcery culture. The book offers thought-provoking conclusions as well as issues worthy of discussion, making it a valuable read.