The transpersonal model of the psyche: Some implications for psychotherapy and psychiatry
Transpersonal Psychology Review 2008 DOI: 10.53841/bpstran.2008.12.1.3 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that normal waking consciousness is just one special type among many potential forms of consciousness that can be accessed with the right stimulus. |
Abstract
‘Our normal waking consciousness, rational consciousness as we call it, is but one special type of consciousness, whilst all around it, parted from it by the filmiest of screens, there lie potential forms of consciousness entirely different. We may go through life without suspecting their existence, but apply the requisite stimulus, and at a touch they are there in all their completeness.’(William James, 1902/1960, p.374)