Shamanism and efficacious exceptionalism.
Behav Brain Sci January 1, 2018 DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x1700200x (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that the notion of "efficacious exceptionalism" has shaped scholarly and popular perceptions of shamanism, leading to a distorted understanding that separates shamanic practices from their cultural contexts. |
Abstract
Shamanism and efficacious exceptionalism.