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Author:
Reiss, Steven, author.
Title:
The 16 strivings for God : the new psychology of religious experiences / Steven Reiss.
Publisher:
Mercer University Press,
Copyright Date:
2015
Description:
ix, 174 pages ; 23 cm
Subject:
Psychoanalysis and religion.
Psychology, Religious.
Psychoanalysis and religion.
Psychology and religion.
Psychology, Religious.
Spirituality--Psychology.
Other Authors:
Mercer University Press.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-162) and index.
Summary:
The first comprehensive, psychological theory in over a century--Reiss picks up where William James left off. This ground breaking work will change the way we understand religion. Religion is about the values motivated by the sixteen basic desires of human nature. It has mass appeal because it accommodates the values of people with opposite personality traits. This is the first comprehensive theory of the psychology of religion that can be scientifically verified.
ISBN:
0881465577
9780881465570
OCLC:
(OCoLC)927635921
LCCN:
2015288207
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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