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How does william James define a religious experience
the feelings, acts, and experiences of individuals placed within their own consciousness to consider the divine. How much you see Godd is down to how much the individual chooses to see.
What is william james
a pragmatist
what are religious experiences to william james
the centre of religion. Religious teaching and practices are "'second hand". Our own interpretation is more important than what practices or books may tell us.
what is a critique of william james perspectives
you can never be truly objective as everyone has their own biases
where was William James work on religious experience written?
"The varieties of religious experience" (1902)
What did william james want to understand
subjective religious experiences
How does James approach religious experiences
psychologically, seeking to validate spiritual encounters scientfically

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