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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... mind " that he said were as soundly scientific as " any laws of physics or engineering " . Therefore , " the connection between the right use of means for a revival and a revival itself is as philosophically sure as between the right ...
... mind " that he said were as soundly scientific as " any laws of physics or engineering " . Therefore , " the connection between the right use of means for a revival and a revival itself is as philosophically sure as between the right ...
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... mind - play , but sharing the ideas and beliefs each has constructed . Needham ( 1972 , p . 90 ) argued that , " The touchstone of firmness of belief is betting , and the degree of subjective conviction can be gauged by what the subject ...
... mind - play , but sharing the ideas and beliefs each has constructed . Needham ( 1972 , p . 90 ) argued that , " The touchstone of firmness of belief is betting , and the degree of subjective conviction can be gauged by what the subject ...
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... Mind , 14 ( 55 ) , 321-352 . James , W. ( 1890 ) . The Principles of Psychology . New York : H. Holt and Co. James , W. ( 1902 ) . The Varieties of Religious Experience . New York : Collier , and ( 1985 ) Vol . 15 in The Works of ...
... Mind , 14 ( 55 ) , 321-352 . James , W. ( 1890 ) . The Principles of Psychology . New York : H. Holt and Co. James , W. ( 1902 ) . The Varieties of Religious Experience . New York : Collier , and ( 1985 ) Vol . 15 in The Works of ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
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