Freud, Religion, and Anxiety

Freud's critique of religion, rooted in his psychoanalytic theory, is explored through various philosophical arguments including epistemology and psychology. While his early theories linked religion to anxiety and wish fulfillment, Chapman argues that Freud's later revisions allow for a more nuanced understanding of religious behavior. This revised perspective reconciles many of Freud's criticisms with contemporary theology, particularly in relation to Paul Tillich's ideas. The book is a reprint of a 1989 work, featuring a new preface from the author.