Advances in Psychology Research vs The Varieties of Religious Experience: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Psychology

Cover of Advances in Psychology Research

Advances in Psychology Research Alexandra M. Columbus · 2008 ★★★★☆ 3.8 199 pages · ≈ 3 h 41 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Varieties of Religious Experience

The Varieties of Religious Experience William James · 1817 ★★★★☆ 4.0 472 pages · ≈ 8 h 44 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
Advances in Psychology Research is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 8 for The Varieties of Religious Experience.
Advances in Psychology Research is the easier read (Moderate), The Varieties of Religious Experience more demanding (Demanding).

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