# Frederick W. H. Myers — The Varieties of Religious Experience character guide

> Frederick W. H. Myers in The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Myers, Myers

**First appearance:** 0003-lecture-i-religion-and-neurology

## Who they are

Psychical researcher whose work is referenced.

## In the story

### [Lecture II: Circumscription of the Topic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_varieties_of_religious_experience_se/chapters/lecture-ii-circumscription-of-the-topic)

Mentioned as an example of a moderate religious state, deemed too insignificant for study.

### [Lecture XIX: Other Characteristics](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_varieties_of_religious_experience_se/chapters/lecture-xix-other-characteristics)

Quoted in a letter about prayer, describing the spiritual universe and the attitude of prayer as an indrawal of spiritual energy.

### [Postscript](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_varieties_of_religious_experience_se/chapters/postscript)

Mentioned for his patient labors on spirit-return, which James respects but finds inconclusive.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_varieties_of_religious_experience_se/chapters/endnotes)

Cited for his work on the subliminal consciousness and psychical research.

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