About the author
Eugene Subbotsky is a developmental psychologist known for research on magical thinking and belief in the supernatural across childhood and adulthood. His book Science and Magic in the Modern World, published by Routledge, examines why belief in magic persists in a scientifically advanced society, combining experimental psychology with discussion of magical thinking in popular culture. Subbotsky's broader research has used controlled experiments to show that both children and adults retain some susceptibility to magical explanations even while consciously endorsing scientific ones, and this book extends that work into an accessible academic argument about consciousness and belief. It is written for readers in psychology, cognitive science, and the study of belief and culture, rather than for practitioners of magic or the occult, treating the subject as a question about how minds work.
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“Subbotsky delivers a compelling, research-driven analysis that challenges conventional boundaries between science and magic. However, this work is not suited for casual readers seeking practical spell-casting instructions or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Science and Magic in the Modern World: Psychological Perspectives on Living with the Supernatural
“Subbotsky presents a compelling argument for the ubiquity of magical thinking in contemporary society, supported by experimental research that links human consciousness to supernatural beliefs. The exploration of AI and mental…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Science and Magic in the Modern World: Psychological Perspectives on Living with the Supernatural
