The presentation outlines some aspects of K. Kerényi, S. Ferenczy and W. James to the Study of Science of Religion with a particular view on myth and faith as well their relation to healing and the well-being of individuals so as to bring into dialogue some of their theories and views on religion.
Paper long abstract:
This paper seeks to sketch out some selected contributions of Karl Kerényi, Sándor Ferenczy and William James to the Study of Science of Religion with a particular view on myth and faith as well their relation to healing and the well-being of individuals. The intention is to bring into dialogue some of their theories and views about religion as such and its relation to sciences. This presentation first intends to identify the psychological and philosophical tools and approaches they offer. Then, by applying them it tries to probe into the issue how faith, unbelief and persuasion function for the believer be ‘it’ an ancient or postmodern human being. In so doing, it is hoped to sketch out major lines of thought in their interpretation that could be used for understanding what is often thought to be incomprehensible, the myth and mysterious reality of religion.