Psychopathology and Religion

In This Book Damian Janus Examines The Connections Between Psychopathological Phenomena And Religion. Janus Contends That There Are Certain Factors—Fear Of Death Desire For Power And Longevity And Need For Predictability Of Life And Longing For Care—Which Reside Within The Framework Of Religion And Mental Disorders. These Factors Shapethe Psychopathological Image And Contribute To The Genesis Of Religiosity. He Explores This Contention In His Analysis Of Various Mental Disorders (Neuroses Personality Disorders Dissociative Disorders Psychoses Eating Disorders) And Symptoms (Delusions Hallucinations Self-Destructive Behaviors) As Well As More Common Psychological Phenomena.This Book Is Recommended For Scholars Of Psychology Religion And Philosophy As Well As Psychotherapists.