Master thesis | Theology and Religious Studies (Master)
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This Master Thesis has two main aims, both of which should be regarded as preliminary rather than definitive. The first of these is to expand the scholarly knowledge on the subject of tarot...Show moreThis Master Thesis has two main aims, both of which should be regarded as preliminary rather than definitive. The first of these is to expand the scholarly knowledge on the subject of tarot divination, as this is sorely needed within the field. The focus here is on the personal side of this practice rather than the professional side. The second aim is to look at tarot divination and analyze it using theories from the cognitive science of religion (CSR) in order to explain the popularity of the 78 divinatory cards. The result is a comprehensive model.Show less