Skip to Main Content

Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy
2014. Vol. 22, no. 5, 89–102
https://doi.org/10.17759/cpp.2014220504
ISSN: 2075-3470 / 2311-9446 (online)

Fanaticism as a Destructive Form of Faith

 
Audio is AI-generated
2165

PDF (RUS)
Online translation in english
GS
Information
in Google Scholar
Metrics

Abstract

The psychological analysis of fanaticism is presented in the article. The fanaticism is considered as a destructive form of faith, such as superstition and prejudice. The differences between the fanaticism and superstition, as well as fanaticism and prejudice, are shown. The psychological preconditions of personality development, which can evoke the formation of fanaticism, are described. The link between the level of psychological health of personality and possibilities of the emerging of fanaticism are outlined.

General Information

Keywords: psychology of faith, psychology of religion, fanaticism, superstitions, prejudices, development of personality, psychological health

Journal rubric: Psychology of Faith, Christian Psychology and Psychotherapy

OpenAlex citations: 1

OpenAlex topics: Educational Methods and Teacher Development, Psychology of Development and Education, Education and Professional Development

Information about the work in OpenAlex

Number of citations: 1

Topics

Educational Methods and Teacher Development

This cluster of papers covers a wide range of topics related to innovative approaches in education, technology integration, and sustainable development. It includes research on online learning, teacher training, curriculum design, cognitive development, digital literacy, and the impact of technology on education. The cluster also explores the role of education in adapting to global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasizes the importance of sustainable consumption of energy resources.

Number of works: 19595  |  Total number of citations: 5565

Topic detailsв OpenAlex

Psychology of Development and Education

This cluster of papers explores various aspects of psychology in education, focusing on topics such as the Zone of Proximal Development, inclusive education, cultural-historical theory, educational environment, psychological well-being, teacher training, learning motivation, adolescent development, social cognition, and digital learning. The papers delve into the intersection of psychology and education to understand the developmental processes and challenges in educational settings.

Number of works: 81372  |  Total number of citations: 371589

Topic detailsв OpenAlex

Education and Professional Development

This cluster of papers explores trends in higher education, focusing on digitalization, pedagogical innovation, professional development, educational technology, sustainability, entrepreneurship, student-centered learning, e-learning, and educational management.

Number of works: 10975  |  Total number of citations: 2929

Topic detailsв OpenAlex

Work details in OpenAlex

Article type: research article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/cpp.2014220504

Published

For citation: Inina, N.V. (2014). Fanaticism as a Destructive Form of Faith. Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy, 22(5), 89–102. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/cpp.2014220504

© Inina N.V., 2014

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

References

  1. Asmolov A.G. Psikhologiya obyknovennogo fanatizma // Mezhkulturnyi dialog: Issledovaniya i praktika / Pod red. G.U. Soldatovoi, T.Y. Prokofyevoi, T.A. Lyutoi. М.: SMI MGU im. M.V. Lomonosova, 2004. S. 6—14.
  2. Berdyaev N.А. О fanatizme, ortodoksii i istine. Russkie zapiski // Chelovek. 1997. № 3. S. 67—75.
  3. Bratus B.S. Anomalii lichnosti. M.: Mysl', 1988. Bratus B.S., Inina N.V. Vera kak obschepsikhologicheskiy fenomen soznaniya chelove­ka // Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta. Seriya 14, Psikhologiya. 2011. № 1. S. 25—39.
  4. Volter. Poyemy. Filosofskie povesti. Pamflety. M.: Izd-vo politicheskoy literatury Ukrainy. 1989.
  5. Olport G. Religiya i predrassudki // Stanovlenie lichnosti. M.: Smysl, 2002. S. 130—138.
  6. Fromm E. Chelovek dlya sebya. Minsk: Kollegium, 1992.
  7. Chistyakov G.P. Psikhologiya religioznogo fanatizma // Mezhkulturnyi dialog: Issledovaniya i praktika / pod red. G.U. Soldatovoi, T.Y. Prokofyevoi, Т.А. Lyu-toi. М.: Tsentr SMI MGU im. М.V. Lomonosova, 2004. S. 22—31.
  8. Erikson E. Detstvo i obschestvo. SPb.: Letniy Sad, 2000.

Information About the Authors

Nataliya V. Inina, Psychotherapist, Employee of the Department of General Psychology, Lomonosov Moscow state University, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, St. John the Theologian Orthodox Institute of The Russian Orthodox University, Moscow, Russian Federation, e-mail: Inina-n@mail.ru

Metrics

 Web Views

Whole time: 5265
Previous month: 41
Current month: 27

 PDF Downloads

Whole time: 2165
Previous month: 15
Current month: 22

 Total

Whole time: 7430
Previous month: 56
Current month: 49