This book provides a detailed account of the theories of religion of Freud and Jung. Michael Palmer's clear analysis of Freud's and Jung's opposing theories is suitable for both the general and the specialist reader.

In this outstanding book, originally published in 1997, and subsequently translated into many languages, Michael Palmer presents a detailed and comparative study of the two most famous theories of religion in the history of psychology: those of Freud and Jung. The first part of the book analyses Freud's claim that religion is an obsessional neurosis—a psychological illness fueled by sexual repression—and the second part considers Jung's rejection of Freud's theory and his own assertion that it is the absence of religion, not its presence, which leads to neurosis. Originally given as a series of lectures at Bristol University, this Classic edition of Freud and Jung on Religion is important reading for general and specialist readers alike, as it assumes no prior knowledge of the theories of Freud or Jung and is an invaluable teaching text.

A multidisciplinary analysis of the Freud-Jung wars that still rage on the discursive territory of religion.

"Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion" (RSSSR) publishes reports of innovative studies that pertain empirically or theoretically to the scientific study of religion, including spirituality, regardless of their academic discipline or professional orientation. RSSSR is published annually with the kind support of Loyola College, Maryland, USA. This volume of RSSSR contains several articles on spiritual development among adolescents, spiritual transcendence, Jung and pastoral counseling and spirituality and religiosity. In addition to this, a special section of nine articles is devoted to several aspects of positive psychology and its usage in practice.

Developed in almost thirty years of classroom experience, this book is designed to introduce students and other readers to the psychological study of religion. Robert W. Crapps deals with the major questions and figures that have dominated the psychological study of religion over the past century, dividing the discussion into four parts. Two chapters in part one suggest the problems and possibilities for the psychological study of religion in light of the nature of religion and the scientific method. Part two sketches the contributions to the study of religion of three intellectual currents in contemporary psychology: psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanistic psychology. part three explores the relationship between religion and human development, while part four directs attention to religious lifestyles and that weave differentiated parts of human experience into a cohesive whole. -- Publisher description.

In what ways does psychological development differ from spiritual development and psychological experience from spiritual experience? Bringing together two disparate theories under a trans-disciplinary framework, G. C. Tympas presents a comparison of Carl Jung’s theory of psychic development and Maximus the Confessor’s model of spiritual progress. An ‘evolutional’ relationship between the ‘psychological’ and the ‘spiritual’ is proposed for a dynamic interpretation of spiritual experience. Carl Jung and Maximus the Confessor on Psychic Development offers a creative synthesis of elements and directions from both theories and further explores: - Jung’s views on religion in a dialogue with Maximus’ concepts - The different directions and goals of Jung’s and Maximus’ models - Jung’s ‘Answer to Job’ in relation to Maximus’ theory of ‘final restoration’. Tympas argues that a synthesis of Jung’s and Maximus’ models comprises a broader trans-disciplinary paradigm of development, which can serve as a pluralistic framework for considering the composite psycho-spiritual development. Constructively combining strands of differing disciplines, this book will appeal to those looking to explore the dialogue between analytical psychology, early Christian theology and Greek philosophy.

Religion (and spirituality) is very much alive and shapes the cultural values and aspirations of psychiatrist and patient alike, as does the choice of not identifying with a particular faith. Patients bring their beliefs and convictions into the doctor-patient relationship. The challenge for mental health professionals, whatever their own world view, is to develop and refine their vocabularies such that they truly understand what is communicated to them by their patients. Religion and Psychiatry provides psychiatrists with a framework for this understanding and highlights the importance of religion and spirituality in mental well-being. This book aims to inform and explain, as well as to be thought provoking and even controversial. Patiently and thoroughly, the authors consider why and how, when and where religion (and spirituality) are at stake in the life of psychiatric patients. The interface between psychiatry and religion is explored at different levels, varying from daily clinical practice to conceptual fieldwork. The book covers phenomenology, epidemiology, research data, explanatory models and theories. It also reviews the development of DSM V and its awareness of the importance of religion and spirituality in mental health. What can religious traditions learn from each other to assist the patient? Religion and Psychiatry discusses this, as well as the neurological basis of religious experiences. It describes training programmes that successfully incorporate aspects of religion and demonstrates how different religious and spiritual traditions can be brought together to improve psychiatric training and daily practice. Describes the relationship of the main world religions with psychiatry Considers training, policy and service delivery Provides powerful support for more effective partnerships between psychiatry and religion in day to day clinical care This is the first time that so many psychiatrists, psychologists and theologians from all parts of the world and from so many different religious and spiritual backgrounds have worked together to produce a book like this one. In that sense, it truly is a World Psychiatric Association publication. Religion and Psychiatry is recommended reading for residents in psychiatry, postgraduates in theology, psychology and psychology of religion, researchers in psychiatric epidemiology and trans-cultural psychiatry, as well as professionals in theology, psychiatry and psychology of religion

Provides an introduction and overview to the Phenomenology of Religion through describing, analysing and evaluating the ideas of key thinkers in the phenomenology of religion. This book also examines the thinking of scholars within the Dutch, British and North American 'schools' of religious phenomenology.

This philosophical primer on the writings of Carl Gustav (C.G.) Jung is designed to introduce the lay philosopher to Jung's vast body of work, comprehensively covering his core concepts, his extensive body of publications, and his relevance to today's zeitgeist. From 1902 until the month of his death in 1961, Jung published a vast body of work in German, Italian, French, and Latin, covering a dizzying array of topics from clinical psychology to metaphysics. Many scholars have spent a lifetime studying his writings, and Jung's heavier works have historically been inaccessible to those who do not work in academia and have the time to read tens of thousands of dense philosophical texts. Beyond symbolism and archetypal (Iconographic) thinking, Jung has profoundly influenced the modern world through his contributions to personality science, the founding of analytical psychology, including the concepts of introversion and extroversion-and his perspectives on morality, politics, and religion. This critical companion covers topics such as his work with the Allies during World War II; his relationship with Albert Einstein including the impact of this relationship on both of their works; the Gnostic, Hermetic, and Manichean elements in his work; unique views on alchemy; and cosmopsychic philosophy. All of Jung's concepts are discussed in four chapters: Jung the Psychologist: The Problem of Neurosis Jung the Philosopher: The Problem of Evil Jung the Mystic: The Problem of Reality Jung the Believer: The Problem of Meaning In addition to a concise guide to all of his basic concepts, this work also includes: A timeline and biography of Jung's life An index of key philosophers who are important to understand in order to understand Jung's arguments (Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Freud, etc.) A summary of each of his 135 published works (including Aion, The Red Book, The Black Books and Wodan) An explanation of critical concepts needed to understand Jung's philosophy, such as Manichaeism, Mithraism, Zoroastrianism, Gnosticism, Stoicism, Alchemy, Scholasticism, Hermeticism, Enlightenment philosophy, Modernism (Freud) and Postmodernism (Foucault).

This Book Is A Collection Of Valuable Articles Written By Eminent Scholars Belonging To Various Religioous Denominatins, And Researchers And Teachers Of Islamic Studies. The Book Is Also Mean To Cater The Requirements Of The Students Of Comparative Religions And Islamology.