The Nature of Human Consciousness (A Book of Readings) [Hardcover]

Robert E. Ornstein (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 514 pages
• Publisher: Viking Adult (March 4, 1974)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670504807
• ISBN-13: 978-0670504800
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,245,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fascinating study of the duality of human reality., August 3, 1999

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This review is from: The Nature of Human Consciousness (A Book of Readings) (Hardcover)

This is an incredible compilation of all of the facets to historical exploration of the human mind. Selected writings from the Iching, Willaim James, Charles Tart, Dorothy Lee, Aldous Huxley, Inderes Shah, Gay Luce, Carl G. Jung, and Arthur Deikman, and modern (circa 1972) experiential scholars.

The book includes six sections each with an intelligent introduction by Robert E. Ornstein to readings from a variety of perspectives on human consciousness:

I. The Scope of Psychology II. Two Modes of Consciousness III. The Construction of "Ordinary" Consciousness IV. The Traditional "Esoteric" Psychologies V. Contemporary Sufism VI. An Extended Concept of Man

This is a fantastic treatise on the wholeness of collective human experience, and addresses the tendency for each of us to take our subjective realty as more than an experience. If you can find a copy of this book take a look. Great for all students of human consciousness.

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