Revisioning transpersonal theory

A Participatory Vision of Human Spirituality (Suny Series in Transpersonal and Humanistic Psychology)

Pages: 273
Published: 2001
Language: English

Jorge N. Ferrer offers a comprehensive re-evaluation of transpersonal theory, integrating contemporary ideas from epistemology and the philosophy of science with core issues in the psychology and philosophy of religion. The first part of the book critiques the existing transpersonal framework, identifying its conceptual and practical limitations. The second part proposes a new, participatory vision of human spirituality, aiming to align transpersonal studies more closely with the values of spiritual exploration and reveal diverse spiritual realities.

Prose complexity: 10/10

Informative Intellectual Complex Thought-Provoking

Philosophy & Religion Psychology Spirituality Religion

Authors

Jorge N. Ferrer

Jorge N. Ferrer writes on transpersonal theory. His book, Revisioning Transpersonal Theory, offers a fresh re-examination of the field's core ideas and future direction.

Richard Tarnas

Richard Tarnas is a cultural historian and professor who writes about the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and history. He is best known for his books The Passion of the Western Mind and Cosmos and Psyche. His work examines how historical patterns and planetary movements influence human thought.