The Varieties of Religious Experience
A Study in Human Nature
William James
This book, written by psychologist William James, explores religion from a unique perspective. Rather than viewing religion through the lens of its established institutions, he examines it through the individual experiences of believers. By analyzing firsthand accounts from different sources, James provides a compelling argument for a pluralistic approach to spirituality. Written in 1901, this groundbreaking work remains relevant today, promoting religious openness and tolerance.
Publish Date
2000-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
2000-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1902
Goodreads Rating
4
ISBN
9781540893291
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2015-08-12T07:00:00.000Z
When I read 'Sapiens':, I found the chapter on the evolution of the role of religion in human life most interesting and something I wanted to go deeper on. – source2020-07-12T21:16:05.000Z
James is so wonderful. "The Varieties of Religious Experience" is a great, great book. each chapter marvelous. James reveals himself in a footnote. imagine--Henry James's "less superficial" brother. – source