The 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.

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.
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Published 2010

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