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An Introduction to the Psychology of Religion
Robert H. Thouless
出版CUP Archive, 1972-01-06
主題Psychology / Applied PsychologyPsychology / General
ISBN05210814919780521081498
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=aGg4AAAAIAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋The third edition of this successful book, which applies the science of psychology to problems of religion. Dr Thouless explores such questions as: why do people believe? Why are their beliefs often held with irrational strength? How are changes in belief systems related to mental health? What are reasonable attitudes towards alternative belief systems? This edition includes samples of the experimental and statistical studies of religious problems, including the author's own study of the strength of religious beliefs. This edition also pays more attention to the problems of non-Christian religious systems, with special consideration given to the problems of mutual toleration. Finally Dr Thouless considers whether it is reasonable for modern man to adhere to any religious belief system. This is an excellent textbook for students of the social sciences, particularly psychology and theology, and will also interest the general reader who has an intellectual curiosity about religion.