The figure of illusion in psychoanalytical literature of religion

Authors

  • Mario Aletti Società Italiana di Psicologia della Religione

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-65642004000200009

Keywords:

Psychoanalysis, Religion

Abstract

This paper outlines the history and evolution of the model of illusion applied to the religious experience, based on conceptions from Freud, Pfister, object relations theorists, Winnicott, Vergote and Rizzuto. It also delineates the possibilities originated by these theoretical contributions, along with their limitations.

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Published

2004-01-01

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Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

The figure of illusion in psychoanalytical literature of religion. (2004). Psicologia USP, 15(3), 163-190. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-65642004000200009