The Psychological Origin and the Nature of Religion by James H. Leuba
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| Author | Leuba, James H. (James Henry), 1868-1946 |
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| Title | The Psychological Origin and the Nature of Religion |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | The fundamental nature of religion -- Three types of behaviour differentiated -- Origin of the ideas of ghosts, nature-beings, and gods -- Magic and religion -- The original emotion of primitive religious life -- Concluding remarks on the nature and the function of religion. |
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| Summary | "The Psychological Origin and the Nature of Religion" by James H. Leuba is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work discusses the psychological foundations and varied aspects of religion, attempting to understand how religious belief emerges from human mental processes. It serves as a culmination of a series that examines various religious traditions, focusing on the psychological dimensions that underpin such practices. The opening of this work introduces the fundamental nature of religion, contrasting various definitions provided by scholars throughout history. Leuba emphasizes that religion cannot be solely defined through intellectual or emotional lenses but must be understood as a holistic engagement of human consciousness involving will, thought, and feeling. He critiques prevailing definitions that prioritize one aspect over others and argues for a more comprehensive approach that acknowledges all three dimensions in the context of religious behavior, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of religion's psychological origins in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Psychology, Religious |
| Subject | Magic |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39511 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 125 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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