The True Believer: Exploring the Psychology of Mass Movements

Chapter 1:Summary of The True Believer book<br> <br> The True Believer by Eric Hoffer is a book that explores the nature of mass movements and why people join and commit to them. Hoffer argues that mass movements, whether religious, political, or social, arise from a similar set of underlying causes and attract individuals who feel dissatisfied with their current circumstances and are seeking a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives.<br> <br> Hoffer describes the characteristics of a true believer as someone who is passionate, uncompromising, and devoted to the cause of the movement. He asserts that...