The psychology of feeling sorry : the weight of the soul / Peter Randall.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Randall, Peter (Peter Edward)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Guilt.

Remorse.

Grief.

Repentance.

Physical Description:

xxi, 278 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Hove, East Sussex ; New York : Routledge, 2013.

Summary:

The concepts of betrayal, vengeance and forgiveness have long been a major part of religious doctrine throughout the world. However, only in recent times has the impact of these emotions become of interest to those involved in psychological study. In The Psychology of Feeling Sorry, Peter Randall links contemporary psychological research with religious teachings and doctrine that have provided spiritual guidance for hundreds of years.

Illustrated with explanatory narratives, Randall fuses religious precepts with psychological theory concerning one of the least understood but most common of human emotions: feeling bad about one's 'sins'.

Using an eclectic approach, Randall explores how much of what is believed within the domain of faith is now supported by modern psychological research. This book will be of interest not only to those with religious beliefs, but also to psychologists, psychotherapists, students, and anyone with an interest in the intersection of psychology, psychotherapy and theology. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 The stirrings of conscience 1

2 Interpersonal relationships and betrayal 28

3 Interpersonal relationships, religion and vengeance 48

4 Shame, guilt and remorse 78

5 Remorse and criminal offending 105

6 Religion, spirituality and remorse 126

7 Forgiveness 159

8 Remorse, empathy, forgiveness and therapy 188

9 The weight of the soul 211.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780415600460

0415600464

9780415600477

0415600472

OCLC:

820775320

Publisher Number:

40021728394