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William James's 'The Varieties of Religious Experience'

In Our Time: Philosophy

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Introduction

This chapter explores how American psychologist William James was inspired by personal accounts of religious conversion and sought to understand the individual nature of religious experiences. It also discusses the success and impact of his book, which has influenced figures such as Carl Jung and Aldous Huxley.

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