ISSN 08873267
4 papers in the library · publishing 1992-2005
Romanticism is becoming increasing prevalent in transpersonal psychology, subverting efforts to develop scientific approaches in this subfield of psychology. As a case study of some of romanticism's problems, the martial art and transpersonal system of Aikido is examined in regard to cultural errors and unwarranted supernatural assumptions. Specifically, 6 latent cultural errors (related to...
Abstract Throughout its existence, transpersonal psychology has held a strong interest in exploring the implications of consciousness and spirituality for health, both physical and mental. This article provides a brief overview of the theoretical, empirical, and clinical contributions of transpersonal psychology to the understanding and facilitation of human health and well‐being. It also...
Humanistic Psychologist February 1, 1992
Abstract A history of humanistic and transpersonal psychology is presented as a backdrop to examining both the weak and the strong points of transpersonal psychology proper. On the negative side, transpersonal psychology can be faulted for being philosophically naive, poorly financed, at times almost anti‐intellectual, and frequently overrated as far as its influences. On the plus side, it...
Humanistic Psychologist February 1, 1992
Abstract Transpersonal psychology is defined as the study of psycho‐spiritual disciplines and processes recorded in the science and religion of the earliest known civilizations, those of the Nile valley systems of Kemetic Egypt and Nubia. This study traces the history and transformation of these seminal ideas from there, through their dispersion and development in Europe, India and West Africa,...