The Psychology of Conviction (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
A Study of Beliefs and Attitudes
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | Joseph Jastrow | ISBN: | 9781411462755 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | September 27, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
| Author: | Joseph Jastrow |
| ISBN: | 9781411462755 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Publication: | September 27, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
| Language: | English |
This 1918 volume is concerned, as the author writes in his preface, "with the interaction of our logical and psychological nature" to create belief and conviction. Numerous case studies are included to illustrate the author's arguments. Chapters include "Belief and Credulity," "The Will to Believe in the Supernatural," "The Psychology of Indulgence: Alcohol and Tobacco," and "The Feminine Mind."
This 1918 volume is concerned, as the author writes in his preface, "with the interaction of our logical and psychological nature" to create belief and conviction. Numerous case studies are included to illustrate the author's arguments. Chapters include "Belief and Credulity," "The Will to Believe in the Supernatural," "The Psychology of Indulgence: Alcohol and Tobacco," and "The Feminine Mind."
