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Some New World: Myths of Supernatural Belief in a Secular Age

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Explores how supernatural beliefs persist and evolve in modern secular societies. Peter Harrison examines the cultural and psychological reasons why myths continue to captivate contemporary audiences despite scientific advancement.

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This thought-provoking work by Peter Harrison investigates the enduring presence of supernatural beliefs in our increasingly secular world. Rather than dismissing myths as mere relics of pre-modern thinking, Harrison demonstrates how these narratives have adapted and transformed to meet the spiritual and psychological needs of contemporary society.

The book challenges conventional assumptions about the decline of superstition in the age of science and reason. Through careful analysis of cultural phenomena, popular media, and social trends, Harrison reveals how supernatural themes continue to influence modern consciousness. He explores the ways in which traditional mythologies intersect with contemporary concerns, offering insight into why rational individuals still find meaning and significance in supernatural narratives.

Drawing on historical, philosophical, and cultural perspectives, this comprehensive examination provides readers with a nuanced understanding of belief systems in the twenty-first century and the complex relationship between faith, reason, and human imagination.

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Author

Peter Harrison

Publisher

‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press

ISBN

9781009477246

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