The Varieties of Religious Experience · Character
Saint Francis of Assisi
Founder of the Franciscans, exemplar of saintliness.
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Also known as Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Francis, Francis of Assisi, Francis
First appearance: lectures xi xii and xiii saintliness
Saint Francis of Assisi shows up with force in Lecture I: Religion and Neurology. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as another religious leader whose experiences are pathologized by medical materialism.
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In Lecture I: Religion and Neurology: Mentioned as another religious leader whose experiences are pathologized by medical materialism. Later, in Lectures IV and V: The Religion of Healthy-Mindedness: Mentioned as…
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Alline’s psychological peak occurs as he confronts the utter futility of his own efforts—his seeking, praying,…
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Saint Francis of Assisi appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Lecture I: Religion and Neurology
- Lectures IV and V: The Religion of Healthy-Mindedness
- Lectures XIV and XV: The Value of Saintliness
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