Description
Book SynopsisGod and Psychology: How the Early Religious Development of Famous Psychologists Influenced their Work examines the impact their religious background had on the lives and work of several famous psychologists. These are fascinating stories often overlooked in the biography of these thinkers. Drawing from autobiographical and biographical materials, this book demonstrates how the impact of these early exposures to religion linger in the writings and actions of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Erik Erikson, B.F. Skinner, and Carl Rogers in both explicit and indirect ways. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the intersection of psychology and religion.
Trade ReviewDrawing from biographers and original works, Parker offers a rare and revealing analysis of how religion—through culture and personal experience—came to influence five of the world's most renowned psychologists and their momentous contributions to the field. An intriguing read for all interested in psychology and religion.
-- W. Paul Williamson, Henderson State University
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Chapter 1 Sigmund Freud
Chapter 2 Carl Jung
Chapter 3 Erik Erikson
Chapter 4 B.F. Skinner
Chapter 5 Carl Rogers
Conclusion
