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Transpersonal Psychology: a contemporary perspective
No full textIn this captivating lecture, we delve into the realm of Transpersonal Psychology, exploring the visionary perspectives of renowned scholar Jorge Ferrer and the profound implications of the Participatory Turn. Transpersonal Psychology goes beyond traditional models of the human psyche, embracing the spiritual and transcendent aspects of human experience.
Jorge Ferrer's pioneering work challenges the conventional boundaries of Transpersonal Psychology, presenting a paradigm shift in how we perceive spirituality and consciousness. Through the lens of the Participatory Turn, Ferrer invites us to embrace a more inclusive and participatory approach to spirituality—one that honors diverse perspectives and personal experiences as valid gateways to understanding the nature of the sacred.
A fascinating aspect of this lecture centers on the use of master plants, such as Ayahuasca and other entheogens, in the context of Transpersonal Psychology. These sacred substances have been utilized in indigenous and traditional contexts for millennia, offering profound insights and transformative experiences. We explore how these entheogenic journeys can lead to heightened states of consciousness and contribute to the expansion of one's spiritual awareness.
As we explore the intersection of Transpersonal Psychology, the Participatory Turn, and the use of master plants, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and understanding, opening doors to new perspectives on the nature of consciousness and the human experience. This lecture seeks to inspire a deep appreciation for the richness and diversity of human spirituality, fostering an integrative and holistic approach to Transpersonal Psychology and its potential for personal growth and collective transformation.
Context
This is a video publication included in the special issue "Integrative Psychotherapy and Non-ordinary States of Consciousness" of the Journal of Consciousness and Perception Studies.
For an introduction to this issue, read the introduction article: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8141657
JCPS (Journal of Consciousness and Perception Studies) is an open-access scientific journal that delves into the intricate realms of consciousness and perception. With its innovative format, including video publications, JCPS offers a dynamic platform for the dissemination of both research and educational materials.
Dedicated to advancing our understanding of human consciousness and the complexities of perception, JCPS embraces a multidisciplinary approach, welcoming contributions from researchers across neuroscience, psychology, technology, philosophy, cognitive science, and related fields.
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About the Author:
Jorge Ferrer is a renowned scholar and author known for his contributions to the fields of transpersonal psychology, integral theory, and the study of consciousness. With a deep passion for exploring the intersection of spirituality and psychology, Ferrer has made significant strides in bridging the gap between traditional mystical practices and contemporary psychological understanding.
Jorge Ferrer holds a Ph.D. in East-West Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in San Francisco, where he has been a professor for more than 20 years. Throughout his academic journey, he has been inspired by diverse spiritual traditions and has engaged in cross-cultural dialogues to enrich his perspectives on the nature of consciousness and the human experience.
One of Ferrer's most notable works is his groundbreaking book, "Revisioning Transpersonal Theory: A Participatory Vision of Human Spirituality," which challenges traditional views within the transpersonal psychology field and introduces the concept of "participatory spirituality." In this work, he invites readers to consider a more inclusive and open-minded approach to spirituality, drawing from multiple perspectives and personal experiences.
Beyond academia, Jorge Ferrer has been actively involved in workshops, lectures, and conferences, where he shares his insights and engages in discussions about the evolution of consciousness and the integration of spiritual practices into contemporary life. His work has had a profound impact on the exploration of consciousness, transpersonal psychology, and the understanding of spiritual experiences in modern society.
As an influential figure in the field of transpersonal psychology and spirituality, Jorge Ferrer continues to inspire others to embrace a holistic and open-minded perspective on the nature of human consciousness and spirituality. His commitment to expanding our understanding of the human psyche and spirituality has solidified his place as a respected thought leader and scholar in these fields.
He currently offers professional support and therapy for individuals, as well as Transpersonal Counseling services (click to know more).
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Participation, metaphysics, and enlightenment: reflections on Ken Wilber’s recent work
Full text linkJorge Ferrer, Department of East-West Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, California
Jorge N. Ferrer, PhD, is core faculty of the department of East-West Psychology, as well as associate core faculty of the Integral and Transpersonal Psychologies (online) PhD program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), San Francisco. Formerly the chair of the East-West Psychology department from 2008–12, he is the award-winning author of Revisioning Transpersonal Theory: A Participatory Vision of Human Spirituality (SUNY Press, 2002) and Participation and the Mystery: Transpersonal Essays in Psychology, Education, and Religion (SUNY Press, forthcoming), as well as the coeditor (with Jacob H. Sherman) of The Participatory Turn: Spirituality, Mysticism, Religious Studies (SUNY Press, 2008). In 2009, he became an advisor to the organization Religions for Peace at the United Nations on a research project aimed at solving global interreligious conflict. He was born in Barcelona, Spain.This article critically examines Ken Wilber’s (2006) recent work from a participatory perspective of human spirituality. After a brief introduction to the participatory approach, I limit my discussion to the following four key issues: a. the participatory critique of Wilber’s work, b. the cultural versus universal nature of Wilber’s Kosmic habits, c. the question of (post-)metaphysics in spiritual discourse, and d. the nature of enlightenment. The article concludes with some concrete directions in which to move the dialogue forward
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Full text link“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Full text linkWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
Full text linkWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
koamabayili/VECTRON-author-checklist: VECTRON author checklist
No full textWe have done our best to complete the author checklist relating to the use of animals in the hut study. Note that the objective for the hut study was to evaluate the IRS treatment applications for residual efficacy against Anopheles mosquitoes, including the local An. coluzzii mosquito population. Cows were only used to attract mosquitoes into the huts and no tests were carried out directly on the cows. The author checklist is intended for use with studies where experiments are carried out on animals, which is why we have had such difficulty in completing this for the hut study, as many of the questions do not relate to how the cows were used
Author-wise bibliometric analysis based on entropy.
No full textAuthor-wise bibliometric analysis based on entropy.</p
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