Judeo-Christian religious experience and psychopathology: the legacy of William James.
Transcultural Psychiatry September 1, 2010 DOI: 10.1177/1363461510377568 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 30 |
| Key points | Argues that Judeo-Christian religious experiences are related to psychopathology, drawing on William James's concepts and contemporary research on conversion and mysticism. |
Abstract
This article examines the relationship between Judeo-Christian religious experience and psychopathology. It builds on William James's Varieties of Religious Experience and more specifically his discussions of self, agency and the subliminal. Contemporary research on Christian conversion, mysticism, and its relationship to psychosis and mental health and healing are discussed. Future themes for research are proposed.
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