The Varieties of Religious Experience A Study in Human Nature : Being the Gifford Lectures on Natural Religion Delivered at Edinburgh in 1901-1902
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Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
14.02.2026
Verlag
Legare Street PressSeitenzahl
554
Maße (L/B/H)
23,4/15,6/2,8 cm
Gewicht
768 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-02-606987-5
"The Varieties of Religious Experience" is a seminal exploration into the intersection of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality. Based on the prestigious Gifford Lectures delivered at Edinburgh between 1901 and 1902, William James offers an empirical study of the personal manifestations of religious feeling. Rather than focusing on institutional doctrines or ecclesiastical history, James examines the subjective experiences of individuals-including conversion, saintliness, and mysticism-to understand the profound impact of faith on the human psyche.
As a foundational text in the psychology of religion, this work applies the principles of pragmatism to the spiritual realm, suggesting that the value of a religious experience can be measured by its transformative power in a person's life. James's insightful analysis traverses the "sick soul" and the "healthy-minded," providing a compassionate and analytical look at how internal beliefs shape human conduct and well-being. "The Varieties of Religious Experience" remains an essential volume for anyone interested in the nature of belief, the depths of human consciousness, and the enduring quest for meaning through the lens of "A Study in Human Nature."
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