Author: D. H. RawcliffePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Occultism
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
"Unabridged and unaltered republication of the 1st ed. of the work originally published under title The psychology of the occult.
Illusions and Delusions of the Supernatural and the Occult
Author: D. H. RawcliffePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Occultism
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
"Unabridged and unaltered republication of the 1st ed. of the work originally published under title The psychology of the occult.
Illusions and Delusions of the Supernatural and the Occult
Author: Donovan Hilton RawcliffePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Occultism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Illusions and Delusions of the Supernatural and the Occult
Author: D. H. RawcliffePublisher:
ISBN: 9781258876791
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
This is a new release of the original 1959 edition.
Occult and Supernatural Phenomena
Author: D. H. RawcliffeThe Psychology of Paranormal Belief
Author: Harvey J. IrwinPublisher: Univ of Hertfordshire Press
ISBN: 1907396381
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
With a thorough and systematic review of investigations into the bases of belief in paranormal phenomena, this discussion explores the four main theoretical approaches relating to the nature of such beliefs. Objective and well-researched, this account addresses different points of view on the topic--while some commentators depict paranormal believers as foolish, others propose that paranormal beliefs must be understood as necessities that serve certain psychodynamic needs. The foundations and shortcomings of each approach are also documented, and a new comprehensive theory attempts to explain the development of scientifically unsubstantiated beliefs.
The Book of Common Fallacies
Author: Philip WardPublisher: Skyhorse
ISBN: 1620873362
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
Long before Snopes.com and Wikipedia, The Book of Common Fallacies set out to debunk popular beliefs and set the record straight. By tracking down the facts and citing experts in a multitude of fields, Philip Ward points out the senseless ideas that we have come to accept as fact. Newly updated with today’s common misconceptions and available as a single-volume paperback for the first time, The Book of Common Fallacies exposes the truth behind hundreds of commonly held false beliefs.
Aspects of Rationality
Author: Raymond S. NickersonPublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 1136676341
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 509
Book Description
What does it mean to be rational to reason well and effectively? How does rationality, broadly conceived, relate to the knowledge one acquires, the beliefs one forms, the explanations one constructs or appropriates, the judgments and decisions one makes, the values one adopts? What is the character of human reasoning and, in particular, does it t
Anomalistic Psychology
Author: Leonard ZusnePublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 1317784332
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Updating and expanding the materials from the first edition, Anomalistic Psychology, Second Edition integrates and systematically treats phenomena of human consciousness and behaviors that appear to violate the laws of nature. The authors present and detail a new explanatory concept they developed that provides a naturalistic interpretation for these phenomena -- Magical Thinking. For undergraduate and graduate students and professionals in cognitive psychology, research methods, thinking, and parapsychology.
The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology
Author: William Lane CraigPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444350854
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 706
Book Description
With the help of in-depth essays from some of the world's leading philosophers, The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology explores the nature and existence of God through human reason and evidence from the natural world. Provides in-depth and cutting-edge treatment of natural theology's main arguments Includes contributions from first-rate philosophers well known for their work on the relevant topics Updates relevant arguments in light of the most current, state-of-the-art philosophical and scientific discussions Stands in useful contrast and opposition to the arguments of the 'new atheists'
The Big Book of Mysteries
Author: Lionel FanthorpePublisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1554887798
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
From Atlantis to Nostradamus, Masons to Templars, Lionel and Patricia Fanthorpe have explored some of the greatest mysteries in this world and beyond. Now they attempt to answer even more questions about vampires, Sasquatch, and the Pyramids. No element of the unknown is safe from the Fanthorpes scrutinizing eyes.