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The fundamentalist mindset : psychological perspectives on religion, violence, and history /

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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.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Strozier, Charles B.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Subjects:
Religious fundamentalism > Psychology.
Fundamentalism > Psychology.
Psychology, Religious.
Violence > Religious aspects.
Intégrisme > Psychologie.
Fondamentalisme > Psychologie.
Psychologie religieuse.
Violence > Aspect religieux.
psychology of religion.
RELIGION > Comparative Religion.
RELIGION > Essays.
RELIGION > Reference.
Fundamentalism > Psychology
Psychology, Religious
Violence > Religious aspects
Religion - General.
Religion.
Philosophy & Religion.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxi, 274 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780195379655
0195379659