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The Varieties of Religious Experience

Complete and Unabridged (Illustrated)
Summary:

The book is a collection of lectures exploring the diverse nature of individual religious experiences, examining their psychological underpinnings and impact on personal life. It delves into topics such as mysticism, conversion, saintliness, and the sick soul, offering a philosophical and empirical inquiry into human spirituality.

Key points:

1. Personal Religion Over Institutions: William James values individual religious experiences more than organized religion, highlighting how personal spirituality is more meaningful.

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