Autism and Religious Beliefs: Clues from Kafka Research.
Journal of autism and developmental disorders April 1, 2019 Jerry Stuger
By examining Franz Kafka's life and writings as a case study, this analysis suggests that high-functioning autistic individuals may experience and express religious beliefs differently from non-autistic people. Kafka's philosophical-religious texts offer insight into the cognitive inner states associated with autism, potentially revealing distinct patterns in how autistic persons engage with faith and spirituality. This perspective aims to deepen understanding of both the varieties of religious experience and the cognitive style of high-functioning autism, offering new avenues for exploring autism and religion.