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.