The Varieties of Religious Experience - A Study in Human Nature

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Focusing on the psychological aspects of individual religious experiences, the work explores mysticism through a variety of examples from different traditions. William James analyzes the commonalities in these experiences, providing insights into human nature and spirituality. Delivered as lectures at the University of Edinburgh, the text serves as a foundational study in natural theology, emphasizing the subjective nature of belief and the significance of personal encounters with the divine.