Lomonosov Psychology Journal
ISSN 0137-0936
eISSN 2309-9852
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ISSN 0137-0936
eISSN 2309-9852

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Bratus B.S., Inina N.V. (2011). Faith as a general psychological phenomenon of human consciousness. The Moscow University Psychology Bulletin, 1, 25-38

The theoretical substantiation of general psychological phenomenon of faith is presented in the article. The faith is considered as a necessary component of any complexly organized human activity. The differences and commonalities between religious and non-religious forms of faith are shown, together with their specifics in neurotic personality disorders, superstitions, and fanaticism. A psychological classification of forms of faith on the basis of consciousness and activity of the believing agent is proposed. 

Pages: 25-38

Keywords: psychology of faith; personal consciousness; the realm of meanings and values; superstitions; prejudices; fanaticism; classification of forms of faith;

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Available Online: 03/30/2011