Transpersonal Psychology and Science An Evaluation of Its Present Status and Future Directions.
Founded in the 1960s, transpersonal psychology is a subdiscipline of psychology that has been dedicated to the study of exceptional human experiences and functioning inclusive of ancient and indigenous spiritual and mystical traditions. While initially holding tremendous promise to expand psychologi...
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| Format: | Licensed eBooks |
| Language: | English |
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne :
Cambridge Scholars Publisher,
2021.
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| Online Access: | https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=3198906 |
| Summary: | Founded in the 1960s, transpersonal psychology is a subdiscipline of psychology that has been dedicated to the study of exceptional human experiences and functioning inclusive of ancient and indigenous spiritual and mystical traditions. While initially holding tremendous promise to expand psychological science and practice beyond the purview of conventional psychology, the field has encountered a variety of challenges that its advocates have recognized as compromising its progress. Among the most pervasive of these challenges has been controversy and disagreement regarding the place of science. |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (356 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 1527576698 9781527576698 1527574598 9781527574595 |