This article is from the Magick FAQ, by tyaginator nagasiva@luckymojo.com with numerous contributions by others.
Many have suggested the differentiation of magical 'currents'
or 'energies' based on style and/or intent. Some posit the
notion of principles, a la scientific structure, 'laws of
magic' and whatnot. Others approach it more subjectively,
considering all knowledge about the elements of magic to be
personal and therefore particular only to the individual
condition, variable of form.
All of these are popular responses to this question, though
more inventive theories would be welcomed. Conventional
approaches may be cross-posted to sci.philosophy.meta.
 
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