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The Belief in God and Immortality (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

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By James H. Leuba

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On Sale
Sep 20, 2011
Page Count
368 pages
Publisher
BookAnnex
ISBN-13
9781411462861

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$1.99

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$2.99 CAD

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ebook (Digital original)

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Subtitled “A Psychological, Anthropological and Statistical Study” and first published in 1916, Leuba’s book explores the origin, nature and function of what he calls a “personal” god.  He analyzes how modern conceptions of God and immortality have grown not from a single primary belief but as an independent creations, born of the realization of ideals.  In addition, he examines how science now plays its part in creating a “personal immortality.”     


James H. Leuba

About the Author

James Henry Leuba (1867-1946) was an an American psychologist best known for his contributions to the psychology of religion. He explained mysticism and other religious experiences in physiological terms, finding analogies with certain drug-induced experiences. He argued for a naturalistic treatment of religion, which he considered to be necessary if religious psychology was to be looked at scientifically.

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