Ep. 345: William James on Religious Experience (Part Two)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Exploring the Relationship Between the Unconscious and the Divine
The chapter delves into how the subconscious serves as a bridge between personal experiences and the divine, challenging traditional ontological frameworks. It explores the depths of the human mind beyond consciousness, discussing religious experiences, subjective consciousness, and the influence of the subconscious on prayerful communion. The conversation also analyzes William James' psychological account of religious experiences and his contrasting views with Freud's medical materialism.
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