William James's experience of presenting The Varieties of Religious Experience: His Gifford performance in historical context.
History of psychology August 1, 2024 John R. Snarey, Joel Mclendon 1 citation
William James delivered the prestigious Gifford Lectures at the University of Edinburgh in 1901 and 1902, and his 20 lectures were published as The Varieties of Religious Experience. While the book is a classic in the psychology of religion, little to no attention has been given to the immediate context of James's lectures or his state of mind and perspectives during his delivery of each. This...