宗教经验之种种

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心理学家詹姆斯在这部landmark的著作中，从empirical psychology的角度研究religious experience的various forms和psychological functions。他分析了conversion、mysticism、saintliness等phenomena，探讨它们的psychological characteristics和effects on human behavior。虽然詹姆斯采用了pragmatic而非theological approach，但他的careful observation和insightful analysis对于understanding religion的psychological dimensions具有enduring value。这部作品bridged了psychology和religious studies，影响了subsequent research in both fields。

Psychologist James studies various forms and psychological functions of religious experience from an empirical psychology perspective in this landmark work. He analyzes phenomena like conversion, mysticism, and saintliness, exploring their psychological characteristics and effects on human behavior. Though James adopts a pragmatic rather than theological approach, his careful observation and insightful analysis have enduring value for understanding religion's psychological dimensions. This work bridged psychology and religious studies, influencing subsequent research in both fields.