Psychology as Religion: The Cult of Self-worshipHere is a forthright and thought-provoking critique of modern psychology. Focusing on the pervasive theories which espouse a secular humanism based on worship of the self, the author examines his material from scientific, philosophical, economic, ethical, and religious points of view. He contends that psychology today has become a religion, part of the problem of contemporary life rather than its resolution. -- Provided by publisher. |
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Acknowledgments | 7 |
Four Major Theorists | 17 |
SelfTheory for Everybody | 28 |
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