October 1958
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Philosophy East and West
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... Mauss's observation that an unbroken focus of ritual attention is absolutely necessary if magic is to be effective underscores the importance of the state of consciousness. The yoga tradition suggests that psi abilities are by products of spiritual development that involve direct and profound alterations of consciousness (Evans-Wentz 1978[1935). Honorton's (1977) review of 87 parapsychological studies indicates that a wide range of altered states and procedures (meditation, hypnosis, induced relaxation, sensory deprivation) significantly improve ESP and PK performance. ...
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Magic: A Theoretical Reassessment †
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October 1958
Philosophy East and West