Self-Understanding: Through Psychology and Religion - Hardcover

Self-Understanding: Through Psychology and Religion is a book written by Seward Hiltner that explores the relationship between psychology and religion in the context of self-understanding. The book delves into the ways in which these two fields intersect and complement each other in helping individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world. Hiltner examines various psychological theories and concepts, such as the unconscious, motivation, and personality, and how they relate to religious beliefs and practices. He also explores the ways in which religion can provide individuals with a sense of purpose and meaning, as well as how it can be a source of comfort and healing in times of stress and crisis. Throughout the book, Hiltner emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and introspection in the pursuit of self-understanding. He encourages readers to engage in practices such as meditation, prayer, and journaling in order to gain a deeper understanding of their own thoughts, feelings, and motivations. Overall, Self-Understanding: Through Psychology and Religion is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the relationship between psychology and religion and how they can work together to help individuals achieve greater self-awareness and personal growth.This is a new release of the original 1951 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.