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Astrology, Science and Culture Pulling down the Moon
176 Pages
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Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
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Mainstream science has long dismissed astrology as a form of primitive superstition, despite or perhaps even because of its huge popular interest. From daily horoscopes to in-depth and personalized star forecasts, astrology, for many, plays a crucial role in the organization of everyday life. Present-day scholars and scientists remain baffled as to why this pseudo-science exercises such control... Read more
Introduction, 1. Astral Science before History, 2. The Sky as Mirror, 3. Actors on the Celestial Stage, 4. The Astrological Story, 5. Divination and the Stars, 6. Varieties of Astrological Experience, 7. Disenchantment – and Re-enchantment, 8. Science and Astrology, 9. Divination Today, 10. Minding the Heavens, 11. Conversing with the Stars, Appendix, Bibliography, Index
Biography
Roy Willis Emeritus Fellow in Social Anthropology,University of Edinburgh Patrick Curry Associate Lecturer, Bath Spa University College
"Astrology, Science and Culture is a pioneering work that brings a postmodern perspective to this ancient subject....I highly recommend this thought provoking work for anyone trying to find a new approach to conceiving of anomalous phenomena. - Journal of Scientific Exploration When the definitive history of astrology in the late modern age is finally written, Astrology, Science and Culture will no doubt be quoted as an important source text. - Aries"
