The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature by William James

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Author James, William, 1842-1910
Title The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature
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Note Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary "The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature" by William James is a collection of lectures delivered at the University of Edinburgh in the early 20th century. The work explores the complex landscape of human religious experiences through a psychological lens, investigating how these experiences shape individual beliefs and social structures. At the start of this thought-provoking study, the author lays out his intentions and academic stance, emphasizing that he approaches religion as a psychologist rather than a theologian or historian. James asserts that understanding personal, subjective experiences of religion is vital, setting the stage for an exploration of various religious figures and movements. He critiques prevalent notions of medical materialism that reduce profound religious experiences to mere physiological phenomena, arguing for the significance and uniqueness of these experiences in their own right. Through his initial lectures, James provides a framework for investigating how individuals perceive the divine and how these perceptions shape their lives, suggesting that the study of extreme religious experiences can illuminate their broader significance for humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Religion
Subject Psychology, Religious
Subject Philosophy and religion
Subject Conversion
Subject Experience (Religion)
Category Text
EBook-No. 621
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 22, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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