religious experience

• What does Swinburne's principle of credulity state?

  You should believe your experiences unless proven otherwise
• What is James' view on mystical experiences?

  They are core to religion, not teachings
• What are the four criteria of mystical experiences according to James?

  • Ineffable: Beyond language
  • Noetic: Gaining knowledge or insight
  • Transient: Temporary experience
  • Passive: Happens to the person
• How does James explain the universality of mystical experiences?

  They come from a higher spiritual reality
• What metaphor does Paul Knitter use to explain religious experiences?

  Each religion is a well with shared water
• What is Freud's view on religious experience?

  It is an obsessional neurosis from fear of death
• What does James argue about the effects of religious experiences?

  They can have positive life-changing impacts
• What is the main argument against James' pragmatism regarding hallucinations?

  Some hallucinations can also be life-changing
• What does Swinburne argue about evidence from religious experiences?

  It can justify belief in God
• What is the principle of testimony according to Swinburne?

  You should believe others' experiences unless proven otherwise
• What is the consequence of Swinburne's theory on religious experiences?

  Many experiences may be rejected as evidence
• What does Swinburne say about extraordinary claims?

  They require extraordinary evidence
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• How does Freud explain the desire to call God 'father'?

  It reflects a desire for eternal innocence
• What does James say about the expression of mystical experiences?

  They defy expression and must be experienced
• Who developed the argument about the universality of religious experiences?

  1. Stace
• What is the main focus of James' pragmatism argument?

  The effects of religious experiences on lives
• How does Swinburne's approach differ from James' regarding religious experiences?

  Swinburne emphasizes evidence analysis
• What does James conclude about teachings and practices in religion?

  They are 'second hand' compared to experiences
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• What does the principle of credulity argue?

  You should believe your experiences unless proven otherwise
• What is a potential counter to James' argument about conversion experiences?

  They may be life-changing due to beliefs
• What does Swinburne say about dismissing religious experiences?

  It is irrational without reason
• What is the main argument of Freud regarding religion?

  It is derived from psychological forces
• How does Freud explain the fear of death in relation to religion?

  It triggers a desire to believe in immortality
• What does Swinburne conclude about religious experiences without counter-evidence?

  They are evidence for God
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• How does Swinburne's principles relate to rationality?

  They promote belief based on experience
• What does James argue about the nature of mystical experiences?

  They must be directly experienced to be appreciated
• What is the main focus of James' pluralist argument?

  Explaining similarities in mystical experiences
• What does James say about the impact of religious experiences on individuals?

  They can lead to profound life changes
• How does Freud's view challenge traditional religious beliefs?

  It suggests they stem from psychological needs
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• What is the duration of the '__gpi' cookie?

  1 year, 24 days
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• How does Swinburne's approach differ from James' regarding religious experiences?

  Swinburne emphasizes evidence analysis
• What does James conclude about teachings and practices in religion?

  They are 'second hand' compared to experiences