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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... tion and prediction are symmetrical " . One feature of this approach is the integration of " subjective ” and “ objective ” , which has profound implica- tions for understanding behavioural and other responses that are socially or ...
... tion and prediction are symmetrical " . One feature of this approach is the integration of " subjective ” and “ objective ” , which has profound implica- tions for understanding behavioural and other responses that are socially or ...
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... tions . Wilson ( 1973 ) similarly attributed a fundamentalist religious orienta- tion to the ideal conservative , as well as an anti - hedonistic outlook and a preference for restrictions on sexual behaviour . As Feather notes , these ...
... tions . Wilson ( 1973 ) similarly attributed a fundamentalist religious orienta- tion to the ideal conservative , as well as an anti - hedonistic outlook and a preference for restrictions on sexual behaviour . As Feather notes , these ...
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... tions which was developed from knowledge and beliefs about nations , has not yet been applied to religion . Rokeach's dogmatism and opinionation scales , which are " content- reduced " have been applied to denominational differences by ...
... tions which was developed from knowledge and beliefs about nations , has not yet been applied to religion . Rokeach's dogmatism and opinionation scales , which are " content- reduced " have been applied to denominational differences by ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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