The psychological explanation of religious experience
M. Argyle
Psyke & Logos February 28, 2023 DOI: 10.7146/pl.v11i2.135355 (opens in new tab)
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| Key findings | The article reviews empirical studies in the psychology of religion addressing how often religious experiences occur in surveys, whether drugs can influence them, and what psychological content they have and how they affect personal life. No specific results or numbers are stated in the abstract. |
Abstract
The article presents a number of empirical studies in the psychology of religion. How often is religious experiences found in surveys? To what extent can religious experience be influenced by drugs? What is the psychological content of religious experience, and what effects does it have on the personal life of the individual involved?