
The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature
William James (1902) Longmans, Green, and Co.
Description
William James’ classic examination of religious and mystical experience remains one of the most influential works in the psychology of religion. Based on his Gifford Lectures, James analyses first-hand accounts of mystical states, conversion experiences, and saintliness, providing a philosophical framework that continues to inform psychedelic research today.
Keywords
religious experiencemysticismwilliam jamespsychology of religionmystical statesconsciousnessphilosophy
Philosophy
ISBN: 978-1420956153
