The Consumptiоn of Wonders
Yekaterina A. Batyuta –Candidate of Philosophy, Associate Professor at Hospitality Management and Tourism Chair, Department of Social Psychology, Liberal Arts University – University for Humanities (Ekaterinburg)., Elena V. Belousova –Candidate of Culturology, Associate Professor at the Chair of Philosophy, Bioethics and Culturology, Ural State Medical University (Ekaterinburg).Year: 2016
journal: Vestnik GU 2016 part 3
UDK: 130.2
Pages: 95-99
Language: russian
Section: Philosophy
Keywords: magic, consumption, practical magic, consumer practices, self-realization.
Abstract
The article presents philosophical and culturological analysis of the problem concerning relations between magic and consumption in modern culture. Practical magic exists, on the one hand, as the consumption of exotic and enchanting cultural forms, and the opportunity of self-realization desire, on the other hand.
