Differentiating spiritual and psychotic experiences: Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Journal of Near-Death Studies 2014 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-2014-32-3-p123-136. (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Transformative learning Context archaeology Content measure theory Aesthetics Psychoanalysis Developmental psychology |
| Citations | 14 |
| Key points | Argues that spiritually transformative experiences and psychotic experiences can be differentiated by analyzing their context, content, memory, and effect on the individual. |
Abstract
This article discusses spiritually transformative experiences and how they differ from psychotic experiences, including the context, content, how the experience is remembered, and effect on the individual.
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