Fundamentalist Mindset : Psychological Perspectives on Religion, Violence, and History

This work sheds light on the psychology of fundamentalism, with a particular focus on those who become extremists and fanatics. The contributors identify several factors: a radical dualism, a destructive inclination to interpret authoritative texts paranoid thinking, and an apocalyptic world view.

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Strozier, Charles B.
Weitere Verfasser:
Terman, David M., Jones, James W., Boyd, Katherine A.
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Zusammenfassung:
This work sheds light on the psychology of fundamentalism, with a particular focus on those who become extremists and fanatics. The contributors identify several factors: a radical dualism, a destructive inclination to interpret authoritative texts paranoid thinking, and an apocalyptic world view.
Umfang:
1 online resource (297 p.)
Anmerkungen:
Description based upon print version of record.
Anmerkungen:
English
Schlagworte:
Fundamentalism > Psychology.
Psychology, Religious.
Religious fundamentalism > Psychology.
Violence > Religious aspects.
Religious fundamentalism > Psychology.
Fundamentalism > Psychology.
Psychology, Religious > Religious aspects.
Violence.
Religion - General
Religion
Philosophy & Religion
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