Question 1

According to Dr. Luhrmann, the chief goal of anthropology is:

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Dr. Luhrmann emphasizes the role of shared stories in shaping individual psychology and behavior as a central goal of anthropology.

Question 2

Which group does Dr. Luhrmann not consider a key audience for her work?

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Dr. Luhrmann's work primarily focuses on anthropologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and the general public, rather than religious organizations specifically.

Question 3

Systems of belief that rely on magic or supernatural power are rational-they are just part of a different logic of rationality than scientific knowledge. Agree or disagree with this statement, using evidence from the text to support your position.

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Question 4

Based on the readings in this section, what is the difference between magic and religion? Give examples of each, using the text to support your analysis.

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Question 5

What type of object is a fetish? Using the readings in this section, describe at least three fetish objects and how they are used.

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Question 6

How does entertainment link to both religion and magic? Provide examples from two different chapters in this section.

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Question 7

Scientific knowledge follows many of the tenets of a belief system. Using evidence from this section, describe science as a belief system. Does this perspective make scientific knowledge less legitimate?

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Quiz 7: Belief Systems