Psychopathology and Religion: Structural Convergences between Mental Disorders and Religion

Author:   Damian Janus ,  Barbara Gastol
Publisher:   Lexington Books
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9781498578462


Pages:   248
Publication Date:   08 February 2019
Format:   Hardback
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Psychopathology and Religion: Structural Convergences between Mental Disorders and Religion


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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 shape the 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.

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Author:   Damian Janus ,  Barbara Gastol
Publisher:   Lexington Books
Imprint:   Lexington Books
Dimensions:   Width: 15.40cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.503kg
ISBN:  

9781498578462


ISBN 10:   1498578462
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   08 February 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Psychopathology and Religion - Towards the Non-Reductionist Approach Chapter 2: Religion as a Neurosis, Neurosis as a Religion Chapter 3: Child, Parent, God Chapter 4:Anorexia nervosa - a Pathological Attempt at Deification Chapte r 5: Psychosis, Narcissism, God Chapter 6: Demonic Possession Chapter 7: Spirits, Soul, Immortality

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Psychopathology and Religion is an insightful look at how religion often supplies a horizon upon which to understand the concrete experience, interpretation, and treatment of various forms of psychopathology. It is also an important reminder that Freud has made important contributions to the philosophy of religion. -- Patrick Whitehead, Albany State University


Psychopathology and Religion is an insightful look at how religion often supplies a horizon upon which to understand the concrete experience, interpretation, and treatment of various forms of psychopathology. It is also a reminder that Freud has made important contributions to the philosophy of religion. -- Patrick Whitehead, Albany State University In a captivating manner, Damian Janus presents unique, creative, and informative conjunctions between psychopathology and religion, including commentary conjoining religion with neurosis, anorexia nervosa with aspirations for godliness, psychosis and narcissism with religiosity, demonic possession, spirits, souls, and immortality with psychopathology. -- Marvin P. Osman, New Center for Psychoanalysis


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Damian Janus is practicing psychologist.

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