The fundamentalist mindset: psychological perspectives on religion, violence, and history
This work sheds light on the psychology of fundamentalism, with a particular focus on those who become extremists and fanatics. The contributors identify several factors: a radical dualism, a destructive inclination to interpret authoritative texts paranoid thinking, and an apocalyptic world view.
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2010
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| In: | Year: 2010 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Fundamentalism
/ Psychology
B Religion / Violent behavior / History |
| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Violence Religious aspects B Psychology, Religious B Religious Fundamentalism Psychology B Fundamentalism Psychology |
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| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | This work sheds light on the psychology of fundamentalism, with a particular focus on those who become extremists and fanatics. The contributors identify several factors: a radical dualism, a destructive inclination to interpret authoritative texts paranoid thinking, and an apocalyptic world view. |
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| ISBN: | 0199777330 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195379655.001.0001 |