"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. 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 appendix lists relevant organisations, academic courses, and recommended further reading.

Table of Contents

Preface Approaching Transpersonal Psychology Transpersonal Psychology and the Paranormal Holism, Integration and the Transpersonal The Shadow in Transpersonal Psychology Towards a Transpersonal Psychology of Evil Maslow and Self-Actualization Self-Actualization, Myth and the Transpersonal A Psychohistory and Phenomenology of the Soul The Transpersonal Self On Transcendence in Transpersonal Psychology Contexts and Modes of Mystical Experience Whither Transpersonal Psychology? Glossary of Transpersonal Terms Name Index Subject Index

About the Author

Michael Daniels teaches in the Psychology Department at Liverpool John Moores University.

Reviews

"This is a splendid book, ranging widely across the whole spectrum of Transpersonal Psychology. It will surely become a standard text and do much to render Transpersonal Psychology readily accessible to all those who wish to understand this profoundly important area of study." Professor David Fontana, Foundation Chair British Psychological Society, Transpersonal Psychology Section "Shadow, Self, Spirit is one of the best-written and most comprehensive books on transpersonal psychology that I have come across." Louis Hoffman, PsycCRITIQUES (APA Review of Books) "Michael Daniels has written a book that is certain to become a landmark in the development of Transpersonal Psychology. He not only surveys the current state of the discipline with great lucidity, but also addresses with considerable insight some of its most challenging and topical issues." Les Lancaster, Professor of Transpersonal Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University "Michael Daniels has succeeded in writing a thoroughly mulled mead hoping to inform if not enliven a sophisticated reader's appreciation of so-called mysticism." A.P. Bober, Metapsychology. "Daniels covers a wide variety of subjects, ranging from holism and integration to Maslow's advocacy of self-actualisation, transcendence, and modes of mystical experience ... Daniels's [book] can be enjoyed chapter by independent chapter." Beta Bishop, Scientific and Medical Network Review.