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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... rated religiosity ( cf. Brown , 1981 ) . That political ideologies like nationalism , capitalism , or communism ( as in ... ratings of the degree of liking for statements like " Being devout in one's religious faith " , " Always living ...
... rated religiosity ( cf. Brown , 1981 ) . That political ideologies like nationalism , capitalism , or communism ( as in ... ratings of the degree of liking for statements like " Being devout in one's religious faith " , " Always living ...
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... ratings , and descriptive check lists . ) - Brown and Forgas ( 1980 ) used a free response method to elicit the con- cepts or elements that are associated with " religion " . The 33 elements so derived were then rated by another group ...
... ratings , and descriptive check lists . ) - Brown and Forgas ( 1980 ) used a free response method to elicit the con- cepts or elements that are associated with " religion " . The 33 elements so derived were then rated by another group ...
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... ratings of the concepts authority , clergy , dogma , rituals and scripture , as opposed to peace of mind , faith , personal goodness , gives purpose , and expe- rience of God . The second dimension involved the rating scales positive ...
... ratings of the concepts authority , clergy , dogma , rituals and scripture , as opposed to peace of mind , faith , personal goodness , gives purpose , and expe- rience of God . The second dimension involved the rating scales positive ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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