Psychopathology and Religion - Structural Convergences Between Mental Disorders and Religion

Damian Janus draws on his clinical experience to address the relationship between psychopathology and religion. Using clinical vignettes and religious concepts, Janus questions common understandings of mental disorders.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Psychopathology and Religion - Towards the Non-Reductionist Approach
Chapter 2: Religion as a Neurosis, Neurosis as a Religion
Chapter 3: Child, Parent, God
Chapter 4:Anorexia nervosa - a Pathological Attempt at Deification
Chapte r 5: Psychosis, Narcissism, God
Chapter 6: Demonic Possession
Chapter 7: Spirits, Soul, Immortality

About the author

By Damian Janus - Translated by Barbara Gastol

Summary

Damian Janus draws on his clinical experience to address the relationship between psychopathology and religion. Using clinical vignettes and religious concepts, Janus questions common understandings of mental disorders.

Product details

• Authors: Damian Janus
• Assisted by: G& (Translation), Barbara Gastol (Translation)
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2019
• EAN: 9781498578462
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-7846-2
• No. of pages: 248
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / General, Psychology, Abnormal psychology