Psychological Perspectives On Reality Consciousness And Paranormal Experience

Author : Tony Jinks
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783030289027

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Psychological Perspectives on Reality, Consciousness and Paranormal Experience by Tony Jinks Pdf

This book explores various explanatory frameworks for paranormal encounters. It opens with the story of an inexplicable human figure seen crossing a secluded hotel corridor, interpreted as a ghost by the sole witness. The subsequent chapters explore the three most important historical perspectives accounting for this and other types of paranormal experience. Each perspective is examined from first principles, with specific reference to what happened in the corridor, how it happened, why it happened, and who might be responsible. The first perspective considers the experience to be legitimate – to be something real – and various possibilities are presented that are grounded in the paranormal and parapsychological literature, among which a “ghost” is one putative explanation. In turn, the second perspective treats the experience as being wholly illegitimate. With reference to psychological theory, the ghost sighting is a product of erroneous consciousness. The third perspective is different yet again, and considers the sighting to be authentic, but argues that explaining the ghost requires a radical departure from conventional models of reality and consciousness. By contrasting these three paths, the book provides a valuable resource for readers interested in the philosophical and psychological origins of explanations for paranormal experiences, from the 19th century to the present. It will appeal to general readers in addition to students and scholars of parapsychology, anomalistic psychology, and consciousness studies.

Author : George K. Zollschan,John F. Schumaker,Greg F. Walsh
Publisher : Avery Publishing Group
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1853270261

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Exploring the Paranormal by George K. Zollschan,John F. Schumaker,Greg F. Walsh Pdf

This important anthology brings together the work of leading authorities on paranormal belief and experience. Includes chapters on mind-expanding drugs, near-death experiences, mysticism and meditation.

Author : Amaresh Chakrabarti,Vishal Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1218 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789819902644

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Design in the Era of Industry 4.0, Volume 2 by Amaresh Chakrabarti,Vishal Singh Pdf

This book showcases cutting-edge research papers from the 9th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD 2023) – the largest in India in this area – written by eminent researchers from across the world on design processes, technologies, methods and tools, and their impact on innovation, for supporting design for a connected world. The theme of ICoRD’23 has been ‘Design in the Era of Industry 4.0’. Industry 4.0 signifies the fourth industrial revolution. The first industrial revolution was driven by the introduction of mechanical power such as steam and water engines to replace human and animal labour. The second industrial revolution involved introduction of electrical power and organised labour. The third industrial revolution was powered by introduction of industrial automation. The fourth industrial revolution involves introduction of a combination of technologies to enable connected intelligence and industrial autonomy. The introduction of Industry 4.0 dramatically changes the landscape of innovation, and the way design, the engine of innovation, is carried out. The theme of ICoRD’23 - ‘Design in the Era of Industry 4.0’ –explores how Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies influence the way design is conducted, and how methods, tools, and approaches for supporting design can take advantage of this transformational change that is sweeping across the world. The book is of interest to researchers, professionals, and entrepreneurs working in the areas on industrial design, manufacturing, consumer goods, and industrial management who are interested in the new and emerging methods and tools for design of new products, systems, and services.

Author : Andrew Neher
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-26
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780486144863

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Paranormal and Transcendental Experience by Andrew Neher Pdf

DIVBalanced attempt to understand and evaluate paranormal experiences, including mystical states, psychic phenomena (prophecy, poltergeists, water witching), occult experiences (astrology, UFOs, Bermuda triangle) and more. Role of physiology, conditioning and cultural context in determining nature and extent of paranormal activities. /div

Author : IAAP
Publisher : Daimon
Page : 978 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9783856308964

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Buenos Aires 2022 - Analytical Psychology Opening to the Changing World: Contemporary Perspectives on Clinical, Scientific, Social, Cultural and Environmental Issues by IAAP Pdf

The XXII International Congress for Analytical Psychology was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and for the first time in South America. It was also the first such congress delivered in hybrid form, bringing together IAAP members from all over the globe – in person and on screens. Guests interested in Jungian thinking from various other academic fields were invited and joined in the conversations. The theme of Opening to the Changing World was explored as we come out of a pandemic and face the imperative of fast changes to our ways of working and relating to people, living beings and the planet we inhabit. The Congress offered again ways of exploring themes via a rich programme of pre-congress workshops, masterclasses, plenary and breakout presentations and posters. The Proceedings are published as two volumes: a printed edition of the plenary presentations, and an e-book with the complete material presented at the Congress. To professionals as well as the general public, this collection of papers offers a cross-section and inspiring insight into contemporary Jungian thinking, spanning from classical theories to the latest scientific research. From the Contents: Soul, myth and cosmovision in a changing world. Essentials of Analytical Psychology and the descendent path by Margarita Ovalle Vergara Devouring and asphyxia by Liliana Wahba & Walter Boechat Some questions raised by the practice of tele-analysis by François Martin-Vallas COVID-19, Virtual engagement and the psychoid imagination by Joe Cambray Working online during the contemporary Covid-19 pandemic by John Merchant The syzygy, reformulation and new perspectives: Dreams – anima-animus-androgynous and gender by Mario Saiz et al. Enforced disappearances and torture today: A view from Analytical Psychology by Maria Giovanna Bianchi & Monica Luci Dreaming for the world: A Jungian study of dreams during the COVID-19 pandemic by Ronnie Landau, Roger Brooke et al. The archetype of calamity. Reflections at a time of contagion by Mei-Fun Kuang, Ying Li & Jun Xu Collective trauma, implicit memories, the body and active imagination in Jungian analysis by Karin Fleischer Intimations of immortality by Robin McCoy Brook & Jon Mills

Author : Sérgio Arthuro Mota-Rolim,Roumen Kirov,Katie Moraes de Almondes
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889665914

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“Is this a Dream?” – Evolutionary, Neurobiological and Psychopathological Perspectives on Lucid Dreaming by Sérgio Arthuro Mota-Rolim,Roumen Kirov,Katie Moraes de Almondes Pdf

Author : Matthew D. Smith
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780786455713

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Anomalous Experiences by Matthew D. Smith Pdf

Thirteen essays on the psychology and parapsychology of anomalous experience explore a range of phenomena, including extrasensory perception, haunting experiences, apparitions, alien contacts, seance room activity, and out-of-body experiences. The contributors are Daryl J. Bem, Etzel Cardena, Jezz Fox, Rachel Fox, Christopher C. French, Victoria Hamilton, Craig D. Murray, Ciaran O'Keeffe, Steve Parsons, Chris A. Roe, Julia Santomauro, Simon J. Sherwood, Christine Simmonds-Moore, Paul Stevens, Michael Thalbourne, Caroline Watt, Richard Wiseman and Robin Wooffitt.

Author : Christopher C. French,Anna Stone
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781137368065

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Anomalistic Psychology by Christopher C. French,Anna Stone Pdf

The science behind claims of alien encounters and visions of ghosts can be even more fascinating than the sensationalist headlines. What leads some people to believe in the paranormal? Why might someone think they have been abducted by aliens? And is there any room for superstition in the modern world of science? Anomalistic Psychology - Provides a lively and thought-provoking introduction to the psychology underlying paranormal belief and experience. - Covers the latest psychological theories and experiments, and examines the science at the heart of the subject. - Uses a unique approach to apply different psychological perspectives – including clinical, developmental and cognitive approaches – to shed new light on the key debates. Whether you are a psychology student or simply curious about the paranormal, Anomalistic Psychology is the essential introduction to this contested and controversial field. Belief in the paranormal has been reported in every known society since the dawn of time – find out why.

Author : David F. Marks
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781529729726

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Psychology and the Paranormal by David F. Marks Pdf

The field of research on the paranormal has changed enormously in the last 20 years. Examining experiences of ESP, psychokinesis, precognition, ganzfeld, dissociative states, out-of-the-body experiences, alien abductions and near-death experiences, David Marks appraises the best available evidence to date on scientific claims of the paranormal. Each chapter also provides a description of the psychological processes that are likely to contribute to these experiences, and to the high prevalence of paranormal beliefs. Importantly, this book does not take a fixed sceptical or ‘disbelieving’ view of the phenomena but, as far as possible, offers a neutral gaze which will equip readers to make up their own minds, as well as providing them with the critical skills to defend their conclusions.

Author : Eric Lord
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781435747395

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Science, Mind and Paranormal Experience by Eric Lord Pdf

Speculations about paranormal phenomena and how they might be reconciled with modern scientific knowledge.

Author : David Groome,Ron Roberts
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-13
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781444118674

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Parapsychology by David Groome,Ron Roberts Pdf

This intriguing new book presents an exploration of the unconventional side of psychology: parapsychology. Assuming no prior knowledge of psychology, Roberts explores a wide array of unusual phenomena (dream telepathy, near death experiences, alien abductions, astrology, the placebo effect, and awareness during anesthesia and in comas), addressing the myths surrounding paranormal experience and placing them within the context of scientific study.

Author : Nevill Drury
Publisher : Element Books, Limited
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1852302062

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The Visionary Human by Nevill Drury Pdf

What are the implications of out-of-body experiences (OBE) and near-death experiences for our religious and philosophical perspectives? Can the findings of recent paranormal research be incorporated within our existing frameworks of consciousness? In The Visionary Human, Nevill Drury explores this challenge, describing a visionary as one who is able to look beyond external appearances and perceive the world in a more profound way Visionaries have inspired great religions, art, and mythology, and visionary consciousness is an insight that potentially we all share. Includes an exclusive interview with Robert Monroe, a pioneer of research into OBE.

Author : Eugene V. Subbotsky
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780429954702

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Science and Magic in the Modern World by Eugene V. Subbotsky Pdf

Science and Magic in the Modern World is a unique text that explores the role of magical thinking in everyday life. It provides an excellent psychological look at the subconscious belief in magic in both popular culture and society, as well as experimental research that considers human consciousness as a derivative of belief in the supernatural, thus showing that our feelings, emotions, attitudes and other psychological processes follow the laws of magic. This book synthesises the science of ‘natural’ phenomena and the magic of the ‘supernatural’ to present an interesting look at the juxtaposition of the inner and outer selves. Fusing research into psychological disorders, subconscious feelings, as well as the rising presence of artificial intelligence, this book demonstrates how an engagement with magical thinking can enhance one’s creativity and cognitive skills. Science and Magic in the Modern World is an invaluable resource for those studying consciousness, as well as those looking at the effect of magical thinking on religion, politics, science and society.

Author : Nicola Holt,Christine Simmonds-Moore,David Luke,Christopher C. French
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780230364097

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Anomalistic Psychology by Nicola Holt,Christine Simmonds-Moore,David Luke,Christopher C. French Pdf

How can psychologists explain strange experiences such as hallucinations or unusual beliefs in ghosts and angels? This compelling introduction aims to uncover how and why such beliefs occur, exploring explanations based on different psychological models, and evaluating the scientific basis of parapsychology and the challenges that researchers face.

Author : Lawrence Leshan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003-05-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781621535935

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The Medium, the Mystic, and the Physicist by Lawrence Leshan Pdf

First published in 1974, this groundbreaking volume relates field theory of altered states of consciousness and compares the surprisingly similar views of mediums, mystics, and physicists. When renowned psychologist Lawrence LeShan first explored clairvoyance and precognition it shook his belief in everyday reality. As a result, it led him to postulate other states of consciousness, which he calls “Clairvoyant Reality” and “Transpsychic Reality.” Although LeShan was trained in the traditional scientific method, he discovered that these altered realities—including the knowledge of future events, the ability to heal from great distances, and other paranormal phenomena—operated according to their own laws. Filled with mesmerizing case examples, quotations, and observations from LeShan’s own personal experience, The Medium, the Mystic, and the Physicist includes LeShan’s essay, “Human Survival on Biological Death,” where he brings a fresh perspective to the theory of the afterlife. A classic guide for the study of parapsychology, readers will be intrigued by this collection of unique ideas. • A classic in the field, often thought of as the author’s best work • Author is renowned as a psychologist and a leader in the modern study of mind-body interaction Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.