Chapter X: Magic and Science 326

§ 1. _Their Common Ground._—Both assume uniformity of
action. Differentiated in opposite directions from
common-sense 326-8

§ 2. _The Differentiation._—The Wizard a
physician—genuine and magical drugs; a surgeon with
some knowledge of Anatomy—effective remedies and
the sucking-cure; of Psychology and suggestion; his
Physiological Psychology. Knowledge of natural signs;
Natural signs and Omens; Astronomy and Astrology.
Rain-rites and Meteorology 328-37

§ 3. _Why Magic seems to be the Source of
Science._—Conducted for ages by the same people, and
develops faster 337-340

§ 4. _Animism and Science._—Naturally opposed as caprice
to uniformity; but, indirectly, Animism is the great
nurse of Science and Art. Animism and Philosophy.
Conclusion 340-42

INDEX 345

THE ORIGIN OF MAN AND OF HIS SUPERSTITIONS