William James was a member of the generation that founded American psychology and philosophy; his work in both these fields placed James in the forefront of the intellectual and cultural ferment that marked late 19th century America. In this classic work, he turned his attention to the psychology of religion. He examines such phenomena as conversion, repentance, mysticism, and saintliness; his observations and theoretical speculation are accompanied by personal accounts of religious experience. James believed that organized religion stifled the natural religious impulse; his belief in personal experience as the only true source of religious feeling led to a remarkable tolerance for extreme forms of religious behavior.
First published in 1902, The Varieties of Religious Experience initiated the psychological study of religion, paving the way for Freud and Jung as well as for clinical and paranormal branches of psychology. Written with humour and erudition, its theories of conversion, saintliness, ecstasy and mysticism continue to provoke controversy and enquiry. The book remains the best introduction to James's thought, demonstrating his characteristic insistence upon the importance of personal experience and his almost devotional respect for the mysteries of the human mind. Richly illustrated with personal accounts of belief and possession, intoxication and near-death experience, it is of central importance not simply to an understanding of religions, but to modern psychology and psychiatric medicine. The Routledge Centenary Edition, entirely reset from the original 1902 edition, is prefaced with a specially commissioned foreword by the author's grandson, Micky James, and with new introductions from James specialists Eugene Taylor and Jeremy Carrette. It also includes a new and expanded index.
作者是从宗教心理学的角度(仍然是自然科学的角度)进行分析宗教中的个别现象,心理学的研究对象要么是天才,要么是白痴。心理学的思想就是从不同的学术研究的角度表达自己的观点,有点类似中国传统的五行生克理论,只要你能说得通。那都是对的。或者说就没有黑白,对错。这本...
评分 评分 评分 评分recommended by Wittgenstein (according to "Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duties of Genius")
评分很重要的作品,但在强调personal和conversion的同时将institutional的影响完全排除,而忽视了宗教终究是个集体的行为
评分谢谢那位在o里涂色的读者,你是本书最神秘的宗教体验。
评分很重要的作品,但在强调personal和conversion的同时将institutional的影响完全排除,而忽视了宗教终究是个集体的行为
评分recommended by Wittgenstein (according to "Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duties of Genius")
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