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: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2010, 2010
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| 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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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| Physical Description: | xxi, 274 p. |
| ISBN: | 9780199777334 0199777330 |