religious experiences as proof of God’s existence

Question 1

quote that shows William James defending instead of questioning people that have had a religious experience:

Answer 1

‘these feeling of reality are as convincing to those who have them’

Question 2

what does William James say even if mind altering substances have been used for a mystical experience?

Answer 2

these experiences are still valid

they feel a greater depth of understanding

Question 3

what does William James say experiences people have are?
(3 points)

Answer 3

part of something much bigger, something spiritual which we see as important

union with that spiritual is our ultimate purpose

communication with that spiritual thing is something which produces real effects

Question 4

what does William James say about different religions having different experiences?

Answer 4

does not mean that people in different religions having different experiences are wrong

Question 5

how does William James explain that religious experiences are scientific in a way?

Answer 5

he sees them as somewhat scientific even though they are emotion

science often gives an answer/solution to a problem

says if we feel uneasiness in life religion is the solution through the higher being