Normative Psychology of Religion - Henry Nelson Wieman - Bog

""Normative Psychology of Religion"" is a book written by Henry Nelson Wieman, a renowned philosopher and theologian. The book explores the psychological aspects of religion and the ways in which it shapes human behavior and beliefs. Wieman argues that religion is not just a matter of personal faith, but also a social and cultural phenomenon that has a significant impact on the individual and society as a whole.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the psychological foundations of religion, including the role of emotions, imagination, and cognition in shaping religious beliefs and practices. The second part explores the normative dimensions of religion, including the ethical and moral values that are associated with different religious traditions. The final part of the book examines the relationship between religion and society, including the ways in which religious beliefs and practices influence social and political structures.Throughout the book, Wieman draws on a wide range of philosophical and theological sources to develop his arguments. He also provides numerous examples from different religious traditions to illustrate his points. ""Normative Psychology of Religion"" is a thought-provoking and insightful work that will be of interest to anyone interested in the psychological and social dimensions of religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.