Author: James, William
Title: The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature
Description: Collins/Fontana, London, 1960. First Thus, Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. The Varieties of Religious Experience was originally delivered as the Gifford Lectures at Edinburgh University. The subtitle ’A Study in Human Nature’ explains the author's approach to his subject. He applies the method of scientific investigation to the religious emotions felt by particular people, drawing on a variety of sources that range from the confessions of St. Augustine to the case histories of the psychologist. Simply as an anthology of authentic religious experience this book would have held the place that it won on its first appearance. It is in fact much more. The fairness and sympathy with which the author carries out his philosophical task of analysis and comparison add immeasurably to the value of his material. As Professor A. D. Knock writes in his Introduction, "This is not only a masterpiece of understanding: it is a masterpiece of imagination and a masterpiece of art." Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 108 + 3 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. Black titles spine. Includes index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Religion & Theology; Mysticism; Religious Experience; Philosophy; Psychology & Psychiatry. Inventory No: 5237.

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