Fraser Watts

Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality (eBook, PDF)

Concepts and Applications

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality provides readers with a critical overview of what psychology tells us about religion and spirituality. It is concise without being simplistic, and the first such broad overview to be published for some years. Fraser Watts recognizes that 'religion' is complex and multi-faceted, taking different forms in different people and contexts. The book presents a broad view of psychology; whatever kind of psychology you are interested in, you will find it covered here, from biological to social, and from experimental to psychoanalytic. It focuses particularly on the varied concepts that psychologists have employed to make sense of religion and subjects them to critical examination. The book is also concerned with practical applications, helping those engaged in religious ministry. It will be of interest to undergraduates and general readers, as well as specialists in religious studies, psychology, and philosophy of religion.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. März 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781108146562
• Artikelnr.: 48144299

Autorenporträt

Fraser Watts is a Visiting Professor in Psychology and Religion at the University of Lincoln. He was the first Starbridge Lecturer in Theology and Science at Cambridge University until his retirement in 2013.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Concepts and approaches
2. Psychoanalysis
3. Genetics and evolution
4. Brain and cognition
5. Religious experience
6. Religious practices
7. Religious beliefs and thinking
8. Spirituality
9. Development aspects
10. Varieties and types
11. Health and adjustment
12. Personal transformation
13. Scripture and doctrine
14. Human nature and personality
15. Summing-up
Further reading
References.