The Psychology of Religious BeliefThis book is concerned with empirical studies of religious belief, and the contexts within which they are to be understood. It also examines classical views of religion, its structures and parameters, the readiness for religion, and the reasons for accepting religious beliefs. While some knowledge of psychology is assumed, the book is designed to be more generally intelligible to the average reader. |
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... answered in terms of physical appear- ance or behaviour . ) Identifying oneself as " religious " is an important form of definition that has been studied through answers to the simple question , " Who are you ? " , which has been used ...
... answered in terms of physical appear- ance or behaviour . ) Identifying oneself as " religious " is an important form of definition that has been studied through answers to the simple question , " Who are you ? " , which has been used ...
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... answers that embo- died the common or theoretically important replies , and subjects were told to choose the alternative closest to their own position , or to use yes or no cate- gories to give their answer to each alternative . This ...
... answers that embo- died the common or theoretically important replies , and subjects were told to choose the alternative closest to their own position , or to use yes or no cate- gories to give their answer to each alternative . This ...
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... answers from which to choose one's responses . Their item 14 is typical , and shows the difficulty of making a sensible answer : The Deity ( check the one statement which most nearly expresses your belief ) 1. There is an infinitely ...
... answers from which to choose one's responses . Their item 14 is typical , and shows the difficulty of making a sensible answer : The Deity ( check the one statement which most nearly expresses your belief ) 1. There is an infinitely ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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