Varieties of Religious Experience

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Gelesen von Eugene Smith

English · 1902 · 22h 23m · Psychology, Christianity - Other

4.7 (72 Bewertungen)

Varieties of Religious Experience is a profound exploration of the human encounter with the divine, as articulated by renowned psychologist and philosopher William James. Drawing from his Gifford Lectures delivered at the University of Edinburgh, James delves into the complexities of religious experience, examining how personal beliefs shape our understanding of spirituality.

In this seminal work, James critiques the academic study of religion for its reliance on scientific methods, arguing that the subjective nature of religious experience deserves equal attention. He presents a diverse array of perspectives, from mysticism to institutional religion, highlighting the rich tapestry of human belief and the psychological underpinnings that drive it.

With its enduring relevance, Varieties of Religious Experience invites listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and the nature of faith. This audiobook offers a unique opportunity to engage with a foundational text that has influenced both psychology and philosophy for over a century.

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Preface 17:18 Gelesen von Eugene Smith
Lecture I - Religion and Neurology 1:00:15 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 2 - Circumscription of the Topic 1:04:10 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 3 - The Reality of the Unseen 1:04:19 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 4 - The Religion of Healthy-Mindedness 1:02:05 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 5 - The Religion of Healthy-Mindedness 1:08:51 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 6 - The Sick Soul 53:38 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 7 - The Sick Soul 47:08 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 8 - The Divided Self, and the Process of its Unification 1:01:07 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 9 - Conversion 1:08:16 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 10 part 1 - Conversion - Concluded 53:40 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 10 part 2 - Conversion - Concluded 51:51 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 11 - Saintliness 1:08:41 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 12 - Saintliness 1:03:26 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 13 - Saintliness 38:05 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 14 - The Value of Saintliness 52:43 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 15 - The Value of Saintliness 1:12:23 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 16 - Mysticism 1:15:15 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 17 - Mysticism 57:49 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 18 - Philosophy 1:06:17 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 19 - Other Characteristics 1:05:30 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 20 Part 1 - Conclusions 37:27 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Lecture 20 Part 2 - Conclusions 55:52 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels
Postscript 17:00 Gelesen von Joseph R. Daniels

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Excellent reader


(5 Sterne)

Thank you Librivox! Well-read with just a couple of mispronunciations. I have been wanting to read this book for 29 years and have finally gotten through it. It’s a complex read and doesn’t contain quite as many illuminating points about consciousness as I’d hoped, but well worth listening to Joe D read. My first LibriVox listen, but I will definitely be back for more!

Perfect


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The text itself is a wonderful and extremely worthwhile endeavor, and the narration by JoeD is done as well as anyone could ever ask for. A sincere thanks to JoeD for contributing his time and talents to this text. If you're curious about this book or this particular narration of the book, I assure you both are worth your time and attention.

An important work, and well read


(3 Sterne)

But for an atheist, it sounds a lot like a 22 hour discourse on the powers and nature of Santa Clause.

Thanks for making this available as audio!


(5 Sterne)

A very interesting book, and well read. Thanks, JoeD! :)


(5 Sterne)

a magnificent work of profound humility. read well, but uncountable mispronunciations of "whilst." also should have read "M." as "Monsieur", just as it read "Mr." as "Mister."

love it! thank you for doing this! very very very grateful!


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Interesting book


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Wonderfully read by JoeD.

Excellent author and read very well.


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