Varieties of Religious Experience

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

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

Critiques

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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!

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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.


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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."

Thanks for making this available as audio!


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

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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Really interesting - recommended.


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