Magic: Cultural Symbols, Power Narratives, and Reflections on Modernity — An Interdisciplinary Historical and Discourse Analysis

This book focuses on magic as a research subject, exploring its construction process as a cultural symbol, its interaction with power structures, and the reconstruction of its meaning in contemporary society through interdisciplinary perspectives from history, anthropology, sociology, and post-colonial theory. The study finds that the definition of magic is constantly shaped by dynamic power struggles, serving as a tool for mainstream cultures to establish the "Other," while also acting as a spiritual weapon for marginalized groups to resist alienation. The revival of modern mysticism reveals the limitations of the rationalist paradigm, prompting a re-examination of cognitive systems beyond science and religion. Read more