Frazer's account of the magical and religious views of mankind is unsatisfactory; it makes these views look like errors. (p. 119)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cultural beliefs are not necessarily errors.
- In plain terms
- Old ways aren't just mistakes.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect diverse worldviews.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Whose view is dismissed?
- What counts as error?
Another view
Some beliefs may be factually wrong.
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