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Journey of Belief: From Family to Yale
This chapter explores the speaker's transformative journey from a large family in Albuquerque to the intellectual environment of Yale University. It highlights the influence of literature, particularly William James's 'Varieties of Religious Experience,' on their understanding of faith, choice, and psychological inquiry. The conversation reflects on the historical context of psychiatry, the role of personal beliefs, and the importance of acknowledging individual experiences in shaping human understanding.