Complementary views of Western and Islamic psychology of religion /
Düzgüner, Sevde,
Complementary views of Western and Islamic psychology of religion / Sevde Düzgüner. - Boston : Brill, 2022. - pages cm - Religion and Psychology, 2589711X .
"Since psychology and religion share the same ground in terms of providing explanations about the human being, many religious teachings also contain psychological descriptions. Islamic civilization, which has existed in vast geographies for centuries, offers unique sources to explain human feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. On the other hand, scientific western psychology has asserted important theories and researches in understanding human beings. Today, western psychology needs to be enriched with new perspectives to make more comprehensive explanations about people with different cultural backgrounds. Written by Sevde Düzgüner, this book is the product of an effort to discuss the human model of Islam and the human theories of psychology with a complementary approach. The book recommends methodological points that must be considered while studying in both fields. It also attempts to draw a a road map for further studies by determining the areas where Islamic psychology could contribute to western psychology"--
9789004535022
2022950652
Complementary views of Western and Islamic psychology of religion / Sevde Düzgüner. - Boston : Brill, 2022. - pages cm - Religion and Psychology, 2589711X .
"Since psychology and religion share the same ground in terms of providing explanations about the human being, many religious teachings also contain psychological descriptions. Islamic civilization, which has existed in vast geographies for centuries, offers unique sources to explain human feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. On the other hand, scientific western psychology has asserted important theories and researches in understanding human beings. Today, western psychology needs to be enriched with new perspectives to make more comprehensive explanations about people with different cultural backgrounds. Written by Sevde Düzgüner, this book is the product of an effort to discuss the human model of Islam and the human theories of psychology with a complementary approach. The book recommends methodological points that must be considered while studying in both fields. It also attempts to draw a a road map for further studies by determining the areas where Islamic psychology could contribute to western psychology"--
9789004535022
2022950652