Psychological Theories of Religion

This book surveys the major theorists in the psychology of religionSigmund Freud C.G. Jung William James Erich Fromm Gordon Allport Abraham Maslow and Viktor Franklwho are all seminal thinkers and represent the classical theories in this field. Each of these theorists presents a more or less comprehensive theory of religion which attempts to give an account of the psychological origin and/or value of religion. The approach of the book in each case shows how the theory of religion emerges not only from the theorists psychological theory but also from his own life experience. Each chapter contains an introductory overview of the theory biographical material on the theorist his theory of personality his theory of religion and an evaluation of the theory of religion. This consistent chapter format discusses the theorists influence on the field points out some developments from and reactions to the theory and raises certain questions in order to stimulate readers own critical responses. For individuals who wants to viewand better understandreligion from the psychological perspective.