Shadow, Self, Spirit: Essays in Transpersonal Psychology

by Michael Daniels

Transpersonal Psychology concerns the study of those states and processes in which people experience a deeper sense of who they are, or a greater sense of connectedness with others, with nature, or the spiritual dimension. Pioneered by respected researchers such as Jung, Maslow and Tart, it has nonetheless struggled to find recognition among mainstream scientists. Now that is starting to change. Dr. Michael Daniels teaches the subject as part of a broadly-based psychology curriculum, and this book brings together the fruits of his studies over recent years. It will be of special value to students, and its accessible style will appeal also to all who are interested in the spiritual dimension of human experience. The book includes a detailed 38-page glossary of terms and detailed indexes.

Genres: Psychology

300 pages, Paperback

First published August 25, 2005

About the author

Michael Daniels PhD was formerly senior lecturer in Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University. His academic research and publications are in the areas of transpersonal psychology, parapsychology, and Jungian psychology. He is also a keen amateur magician and mentalist, and the author of a number of technical ebooks based on magical effects he has created. He has developed and maintains three educational-entertainment websites: www.psychicscience.org; www.transpersonalscience.org; and www.mindmagician.org.

Reviews

[Jacqueline]

great book !

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the idea of shadow self and it has its valid place. Cool book, great research in it too.

[Zavia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This, book shared a lot of insight . it's given measures to dragons and humans with each story. I just truly wished each story was more intertwined with each other for a better flowed read

[Michael Graeme · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was deeply impressed by this book. I'm not a transpersonal psychologist, just a lay person trying to make sense of the post Jungian world. Jung died in 1961, and I've been trying to plot the trajectory of his legacy. This book is one, the work of Ken Wilber is another. Although aimed at the academic and at times obsessed with the defenition of transpersonal psychology as an academic genre, this work also has much to interest and inform the layman. I was particularly impressed with the insights this book cast upon the nature of evil.