The Demons of William James, 1st ed. 2018 Religious Pragmatism Explores Unusual Mental States
Auteur : Ruetenik Tadd
This book is a psychological exploration of unusual minds, a religious exploration of demonological myth, and a philosophical exploration of the reaches of pragmatism. It uses topics such as hypnotism, mediumship, and mass possession to argue for a comprehensive understanding of the demonic that acknowledges not only the creativity which it encourages, but also the danger it can bring. Professor Ruetenik uses James? religious pragmatism to evaluate the relevance of psychical research, and to explain common beliefs regarding demons, spirits, and other controlling personalities.
The conclusion of this interdisciplinary research is as alarming as it is fascinating: When exploring the demons of William James, we discover that ordinary personality cannot be clearly separated from what we consider the demonic.
Tadd Ruetenik is Professor of Philosophy at St. Ambrose University, USA.
Date de parution : 01-2019
Ouvrage de 169 p.
14.8x21 cm
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Prix indicatif 52,74 €
Ajouter au panierDate de parution : 07-2018
Ouvrage de 169 p.
14.8x21 cm
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William James; Demons; American philosophy; pragmatism; psychology; religion and society