The Cult And Its Causes
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ISBN10: 1425470483
ISBN13: 9781425470487
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781425470487
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Cult And Its Causes is a book written by James Bissett Pratt, a philosopher and scholar of religion. The book explores the nature of cults and the reasons why people are drawn to them. Pratt argues that cults are not necessarily inherently evil or dangerous, but rather that they can be understood as a natural response to certain human needs and desires. He examines the psychological and social factors that contribute to the formation of cults, including the need for community, the desire for spiritual fulfillment, and the search for meaning in life. Pratt also discusses the role of charismatic leaders in cults, and the ways in which they are able to manipulate and control their followers. Throughout the book, Pratt draws on examples from a variety of different cults, both historical and contemporary, in order to illustrate his points. Ultimately, The Cult And Its Causes provides a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the phenomenon of cults, and offers a nuanced perspective on the complex issues surrounding them.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Religious Consciousness: A Psychological Study, by James Bissett Pratt. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419150847.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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