The Varieties of Religious Experience. Book Summary

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William James

What’s inside

James’s ‘The Varieties of Religious Experience’ is a collection of lectures exploring human spirituality and the nature of religious experiences.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding different perspectives on spirituality and religion
  • Gaining insights into the psychological aspects of religious experiences
  • Exploring the impact of religion on individual well-being
  • Examining the balance between rational thought and spiritual experiences

Key Points

  • Defining Religion in the Human Context
  • The Nature of the Individual’s Religious Experience
  • The Role of Mysticism and the Mystical
  • The Psychological Study of Religion
  • The Healthy-Minded and the Sick Soul
  • Conversion and Saintliness in Religious Contexts
  • The Value of Religion in Human Life

Who’s it For

  • Philosophy enthusiasts
  • Students of psychology
  • Scholars of religion
  • Those exploring spirituality

About the author

William James, an influential American philosopher and psychologist, is considered a founder of pragmatism and functional psychology.