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Within these laws, man develops certain attitudes on nature and other living beings. The recognition of the power of the natural laws slowly led to development of religion. Magic does not just happen but develops out of the recognition of natural laws. This implies that magic is the platform on which religion thrives. To begin with, beliefs are primarily formed around primitive magic, but with time develop to religion. The formation of the belief systems within human societies progresses through three sequential stages magic, religion and science. By highlighting the three stage theory, the research paper downplays the role of myth in influencing the development of human belief system, and concludes that magic, religion and science, rather than myths have significantly influenced development of belief system. The development of human belief system from savagery to science (implicitly seen as the process of intellectual development of man) is critically evaluated Vis a Vis other famous philosophies such as the myth theory. This research paper attempts to trace the development of human belief system through Frazer’s chronology (magic, religion and science). Responding to this question required a keen evaluation of Frazer’s works. What is Frazer’s contribution to anthropology? To meet the requirement of this research, the following question seemed relevant: In view of this, it would not have been possible to conduct research through any other method. Furthermore, much of the data from which this research borrows is historical and exists in books and archived media. The method was necessitated by the theoretical nature of the topic. This method involved browsing over numerous archives constituting Frazer’s works in comparative religion. To achieve this aim, the research adopted the archival methods of research. The aim of this research paper is to evaluate Frazer’s contribution to anthropology.
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One of his most celebrated works The Golden Bough dwells on magic, religion and science as the process through which human belief system develops. Born a Scot in 1854, Frazer has contributed immensely to anthropology through his comparative studies in mythology and comparative religion. Popularly referred to as the father of modern anthropology, James George Frazer is one of the most celebrated social anthropologists in modern times.