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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 204.2 EAN: 9781593080723 ISBN: 1593080727 Label: Barnes & Noble Classics Manufacturer: Barnes & Noble Classics Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 512 Publication Date: January 16, 2004 Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics Studio: Barnes & Noble Classics Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: "I am neither a theologian, nor a scholar learned in the history of religions, nor an anthropologist. Psychology is the only branch of learning in which I am particularly versed. To the psychologist the religious propensities of man must be at least as interesting as any other of the facts pertaining to his mental constitution. It would seem, therefore, as a psychologist, the natural thing for me would be to invite you to a descriptive survey of those religious propensities." When William James went to the University of Edinburgh in 1901 to deliver a series of lectures on "natural religion," he defined religion as "the feelings, acts, and experiences of individual men in their solitude, so far as they apprehend themselves to stand in relation to whatever they may consider the divine." Considering religion, then, not as it is defined by--or takes place in--the churches, but as it is felt in everyday life, he undertook a project that, upon completion, stands not only as one of the most important texts on psychology ever written, not only as a vitally serious contemplation of spirituality, but for many critics one of the best works of nonfiction written in the 20th century. Reading The Varieties of Religious Experience, it is easy to see why. Applying his analytic clarity to religious accounts from a variety of sources, James elaborates a pluralistic framework in which "the divine can mean no single quality, it must mean a group of qualities, by being champions of which in alternation, different men may all find worthy missions." It's an intellectual call for serious religious tolerance--indeed, respect--the vitality of which has not diminished through the subsequent decades. Product Description: The Varieties of Religious Experience, by William James, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics: New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences—biographical, historical, and literary—to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. Acclaimed as one of the greatest works of nonfiction published in the twentieth century, William James’s The Varieties of Religious Experience was revolutionary in its view of religious life as centered not within the Church but solely within “the feelings, acts, and experiences of individual men in their solitude.” Using the language of psychology, James tries to explain religious phenomena—such as conversion, repentance, mysticism, and saintliness—as psychic energy that arises from the unconscious mind in times of trouble. To support his theories, James turns to the autobiographical writings of a wide variety of mystics and writers, including Walt Whitman, Martin Luther, Voltaire, Emerson, and Tolstoy. The result is a colorful and wide-ranging collection of recorded experiences that James compares, categorizes, and analyzes. Many of his categories—including the sick soul, the divided self, and healthy-mindedness—have become standard in the study of religions. Exquisitely written, The Varieties of Religious Experience has had a profound influence on modern spiritual thought, including the psychology of religion and recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Wayne Proudfoot is Professor of Religion at Columbia University, specializing in the philosophy of religion. He has published Religious Experience, as well as articles on William James, Charles Sanders Peirce, and American Protestant thought. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - thick but worth the effortI agree with some commentators about how difficult is to read this book. Yes, there are numerous quotations that are tedious and after the first reading I have not read again but, there is a treasure of quotes that would be difficult to find nowadays that shed enourmous light to the subject at hand and are worth reading and rereading. In his conclusion he writes: " Although the religious question is primarily a question of life, of living or not living in the higher union which opens itself to us ... Read More Rating: - As promisedIt arrived on time and in the condition described. I would not hesitate to use this vendor again. Bravo! Rating: - A must-read for anyone interested in spirituality and real religionIt is often said of classics that one is meant to know about but not actually read them. How many believers in evolution have actually waded through Darwin's dry tome? Well, this book is certainly an exception to that rule, and will leave most readers with changed views both on what religion really means as well as its significance to the individual. I'd seen the book quoted so many times by other authors that finally I decided to see what it was all about, and I'm glad I did. The many quotes ... Read More Rating: - Always providing further insightThis 1902 publication still takes pride of place as a landmark study and remains one of the most influential books ever on psychology and spirituality. The style is accessible and engaging, consistently interesting with well-reasoned arguments. Religions are not compared; the study is restricted to the experiences of the individual. James considers the feelings, actions and experiences of people insofar as they understand themselves to be in a relationship with whatever they consider ... Read More Rating:  - Worthless and empty headedYet peiople actually gave this trash 5 stars Goes to show how few people have any religious experience in order to see that James is all blabbering. Maybe 100 yrs ago James could manage to tickle ears , folks who wanted to hear more than the sunday preacher. But as we see 100 yrs later its all worthless and empty. There is so much erroneous babbling comming out of James, it would have been best if James had kept mought shut, as he shows he has no spiritual experience himself. ... Read More 
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