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Nov 2, 2022 · Elements and characteristics that are commonly thought of as constituting fundamentalist beliefs are intellectual vices such as closed-mindedness or dogmatism, certain group dynamics and affections, a high degree of certainty in holding these beliefs, and fundamentalist content.
This introductory chapter begins with the proposal that there is a psychology of fundamentalism, a mindset that transcends its particularity in contemporary religious movements.
Mar 17, 2010 · This book sheds light on the psychology of fundamentalism, with a particular focus on those who become extremists and fanatics. What accounts for the violence that emerges among some fundamentalist groups?
In 2011, Strozier, Terman, Jones, and Boyd introduced the term “fundamentalist mindset,” designating a psychology of fundamentalism which specifies a particular mindset composed of distinct characteristics, namely, dualistic thinking, paranoia, and rage in a group context; an apocalyptic orientation that incorporates distinct perspectives ...
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Apr 1, 2007 · This book, The Psychology of Religious Fundamentalism, is a work of disciplined scholarship that not only examines the reality of religious fundamentalism from a psychological perspective but also provides richly detailed histories of the development of a number of fundamentalist religious traditions. Great attention is given to the multiple ...
Apr 9, 2015 · The article analyses the motivations of fundamentalists. Typically, fundamentalism is considered to have its origin in determinate cultural or religious systems of beliefs and norms. In this regard, it is possible to distinguish between metaphysical accounts and moral accounts of fundamentalism.
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Fundamentalism is a tendency among certain groups and individuals that is characterized by the application of a strict literal interpretation to scriptures, dogmas, or ideologies, along with a strong belief in the importance of distinguishing one's ingroup and outgroup, [1][2][3][4] which leads to an emphasis on some conception of "purity", and ...
