Keywords
the realm of meanings and values
Publications
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;
Available Online: 03/30/2011