Revisioning transpersonal theory : a participatory vision of human spirituality /

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Author / Creator:	Ferrer, Jorge N. (Jorge Noguera), 1968-
Imprint:	Albany : State University of New York Press, ©2002.
Description:	1 online resource (xxvi, 273 pages) : illustrations.
Language:	English
Series:	SUNY series in transpersonal and humanistic psychology SUNY series in transpersonal and humanistic psychology.
Subject:	Spirituality -- Psychology. Transpersonal psychology. Psychology, Religious. Psychology, Religious. Spirituality -- Psychology. Transpersonal psychology. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11118623

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ISBN:	0585443084 9780585443089 0791451674 9780791451670 0791451682 9780791451687
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-256) and index. English. Print version record.
Summary:	"Jorge N. Ferrer deconstructs and reconstructs the entire transpersonal project, articulating a more sophisticated, pluralistic, and spiritually grounded transpersonal theory. He brings recent ideas in epistemology and the philosophy of science to bear upon core issues in the psychology and philosophy of religion. The book's first half (Deconstruction) describes the nature and origins of the prevailing vision that has guided transpersonal scholarship so far, and identifies some of its main conceptual and practical limitations: subtle Cartesianism, spiritual narcissism, intrasubjective empiticism, and reductionistics universalism. In the second half of the book (Reconstruction). Ferrer suggests a way of reconceiving transpersonal ideas without these limitations - a participatory vision of human spirituality one which not only places transpersonal studies in greater alignment with the values of the spiritual quest, but also discloses a rich variety of spiritual liberations, spiritual worlds and even ultimate realities."--Jacket.
Other form:	Print version: Ferrer, Jorge N. (Jorge Noguera), 1968- Revisioning transpersonal theory. Albany : State University of New York Press, ©2002 0791451674

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Ferrer's goal is to question absolutist, universalist, and objectivist assumptions about given spiritual standards. The work is a deconstruction and reconstruction of transpersonal theory, addressing such major transpersonal leaders as Stanislav Grof, Frances Vaughan, Michael Washburn, and Charles Tart, but especially Ken Wilber. Regarding deconstruction, Ferrer (California Institute of Integral Studies) looks at experientialism, inner empiricism, and perennialism and includes an outstanding analysis of perennial philosophy and a critique of Wilber's work. Ferrer also examines the practical drawbacks in the spiritual journey, spiritual narcissism, and integrative arrestment. The reconstruction section presents the author's participatory theory and its application. A fascinating and excellent companion to the work of Ken Wilber, this volume is written in a respectful yet challenging manner that offers the reader an intellectual exercise in transpersonal theory. Ferrer's thoughts have a good deal in common with those of Chogyan Trungpa and Alan Watts, but with a very analytical edge. Highly recommended for collections in transpersonal and humanistic psychology at the graduate level and above. Extensive notes, references, and index. J. Bailey Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

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Revisioning transpersonal theory : a participatory vision of human spirituality /

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