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“Fanaticism rests not on fact but on psychological projection. It is the correlate of doubt, not of certainty. This illusion is particularly apparent in the religious sphere, where every man is convinced that God is as he sees him and not otherwise—a conviction so strong, so invincible, that one would die for it, as many have actually done. For the conviction of the persecutor is just as strong as that of the martyr, and he feels himself compelled either to convince one who holds a different opinion or to eliminate him.”

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Book:THE 'I' AND THE 'NOT-I': A STUDY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONSCIOUSNESS No. 79 [ 1st ]
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Mary Esther Harding
Mary Esther Harding

Mary Esther Harding (1888-1971) was an influential American psychoanalyst known for her contributions to the field of psychoanalysis. She is recognized for her in-depth research into psychoanalytic theories and innovative clinical applications. more

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