Doping Existential Despair: Mindful of the Exotic Lure.
Integrative psychological & behavioral science September 1, 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s12124-024-09839-7 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Ecology Metaphysics Monadism Tensegrity |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key points | Argues that mainstream psychology's selective appropriation of Eastern concepts undermines their transformative potential and proposes an ecological shift in the study of self. |
Abstract
The paper builds on (von Fircks, E. Integr. psych. Behav. Sci. 2023) article on mindfulness meditation analysed in a Meadian perspective. First, the selective appropriation of some concepts by hegemonic psychology is critically discussed. Then, the consequences of adopting the whole philosophical system of Eastern perspectives are envisaged. Finally, a proposal for a truly ecological shift in the study of self is proposed.