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“Religious awe is the same organic thrill which we feel in a forest at twilight, or in a mountain gorge.”

Quote by William James

Book:The Varieties of Religious Experience

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The Varieties of Religious Experience

This seminal work delves into the profound and varied ways individuals have experienced the divine, the sacred, and the transcendent, offering insights into the nature of religion and spirituality. more

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William James, born on January 11, 1842, and died on August 26, 1910, was an influential American philosopher, psychologist, and writer. He is considered one of the founders of functionalism in psychology and has had a profound impact on the fields of psychology, philosophy, and religion. more

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