Psyche's Task

The book explores the dual role of superstition in society, highlighting how it has contributed to the foundation of essential institutions like government, property, marriage, and the respect for human life. While acknowledging the negative consequences of superstition, the author argues that its influence has fostered greater civility among humans. The central thesis posits that it is preferable for individuals to act rightly out of misguided motives than to commit wrong acts, even if their intentions are noble.