The review considers the research of “Religious experience” by Amber L. Griffioen, which remains relevant due to predictions of secularization in the 20th century, which were false. Therefore religion remains influential in various spheres. The views of F. Schleiermacher, R. Otto, V. James, A. Traves, R. Swinborn and their interpretation of the concepts "religious experience", "religious feelings", and "mystical experiences" are considered. The author also analyzes the emergence of superstitions and faith.The conclusion is made that philosophical studies of religious experience force us to revise traditional and outdated interpretations of religious experience. The author argues that "religious experience" should include only those concepts related to religion that can be verified on the basis of empirical data.
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