Activity 1.4: Baseball Magic
Magic and Functionalism
After reading “Baseball Magic,” answer the questions below. When you are finished, please submit your answers in Canvas > Assignments > Activity 1.4.
- In the article, how does George Gmelch define “magic?”
- According to Gmelch, in what types of circumstances are humans most likely to use magic? (What do situations like ocean fishing and baseball playing have in common?)
- How does Gmelch describe “taboo?” How is taboo used in magic?
