The Origins of Shamanism, Spirit Beliefs, and Religiosity (häftad)
Format
Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
254
Utgivningsdatum
2019-05-30
Förlag
Lexington Books
Illustrationer
12 BW Illustrations, 19 Color Photos, 1 Maps
Dimensioner
229 x 152 x 14 mm
Vikt
363 g
Antal komponenter
1
Komponenter
23:B&W 6 x 9 in or 229 x 152 mm Perfect Bound on White w/Gloss Lam
ISBN
9781498551915

The Origins of Shamanism, Spirit Beliefs, and Religiosity

A Cognitive Anthropological Perspective

av H Sidky
Häftad,  Engelska, 2019-05-30
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In The Origins of Shamanism, Spirit Beliefs, and Religiosity, H. Sidky examines shamanism as an ancient magico-religious, divinatory, medical, and psychotherapeutic tradition found in various parts of the world. Sidky uses first-hand ethnographic fieldwork and scientific theoretical work in archaeology, cognitive and evolutionary psychology, and neurotheology to explore the origins of shamanism, spirit beliefs, the evolution of human consciousness, and the origins of ritual behavior and religiosity.

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A masterful and much needed consideration of shamanism drawing on the latest findings in the cognitive sciences. Outstanding. -- William F. Romain, author of Shamans of the Lost World: A Cognitive Approach to the Prehistoric Religion of the Adena-Hopewell Homayun Sidky is one of our best expositors of shamanism. His use in this new book of insights drawn from the cognitive science of religionthe most important theoretical approach we have for making sense of religionhas produced a significant advancement in our understanding of this immensely interesting expression of religious belief and practice. A compelling work. -- Todd Tremlin, Central Michigan University; author of Minds and Gods: The Cognitive Foundations of Religion A lucid, scholarly treatment of shamanism and religion that applies cognitive science, anthropology and the author's fieldwork to major questions, such as when and how shamanism began, whether it reflects certain universal properties of the human mind, and whether it is the earliest kind of religion. Broadly based and plain-spoken, it is a major contribution to religious studies. -- Stewart Guthrie, Fordham University; author of Faces in the Clouds: A New Theory of Religion This book is a well researched and clearly written portrayal of the anthropological evidence regarding shamanism. The experienced-centered approach allows insights into the processes by which shamanism originated. Anyone interested in this topic should have this book in their library. -- James McClenon, Elizabeth City State University This is the most significant comprehensive presentation of shamanism as a worldwide spiritual practice since Mircea Eliades classic treatment over half a century ago. It offers a valuable anthropomorphic perspective on the origins of religious consciousness and mankinds attempt to interact with the numinous dimensions of reality. -- Carl A.P. Ruck, Boston University; author of Sacred Mushrooms: Secrets of Eleusis The Origins of Shamanism is essential reading for anyone interested in shamans and their contributions to the evolution of human language, art, and consciousness. The author, Homayun Sidky, has framed his book in cutting edge data from cognitive neuroscience, providing a fresh yet authoritative perspective, one that is both informative and entertaining. He illustrates this transcultural approach with examples, many of them gleaned from his own extensive fieldwork. If you only have time to read one book about shamans and shamanism, this is the one I would recommend. -- Saybrook University, Co-author of Demystifying Shamans and Their World, Stanley Krippner

Övrig information

H. Sidky is professor of anthropology at Miami University.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1: Shamans and Shamanism: Issues and Problems from an Anthropological Perspectives Chapter 2: Shamanism and Altered States of Consciousness Chapter 3: Psychoactive Drugs, Chemical Ecstasy, Shamanism, and the Origins of Religion Chapter 4: The Prehistory of Shamanism Chapter 5: Shamanism and Upper Paleolithic Cave Art Chapter 6: The Origins of Spirit Beliefs and Implications for Shamanism: A Perspective from the Cognitive Sciences Chapter 7: Evolution of the Modern Mind, Spirit Beliefs, and Shamanism Chapter 8: Shamanism and Spirit Beliefs among the Neanderthals Chapter 9: Animism and the Shamans Cognized Universe Chapter 10: The Shamans Path: Becoming a Spirit Master and Cosmic Traveler Chapter 11: Shamanic Performance: Restructuring Reality, Healing the Sick, and Crisis Management Chapter 12: Spirit Encounter, Shamans, and Anthropologists: Epistemological and Ontological Challenges