A PSYCHOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL HEALING [Paperback]

EUGENE TAYLOR (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997

In this comprehensive work, Eugene Taylor uses the tenets of modern psychology, concepts from the world's religions, and a lifetime of spiritual experiences and interior exploration to show how true healing comes from within. Taylor asserts that "consciousness and healing are linked and this connection can best be understood within the context of a growth-oriented psychology of self-realization." Everyone has the capacity to develop a healing personality.

Drawing from such diverse interpreters of transcendental and psychological experiences as William James, Emanuel Swedenborg, Mircea Eliade, Carl Jung, Victor Frankl, and Abraham Maslow, Taylor explores the divisions between science and religious traditions; presents his own personal experiences, including his meetings with the Dalai Lama and Tenzin Norgay; and provides glimpses into the spiritual lives of others who have shared their experiences with him. The function of belief in the alleviation of suffering, the development of self-awareness, and the importance of human relationships form the basis for Taylor's psychology of spiritual healing. This cogent work both provides answers and raises questions for the spiritual seeker.

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About the Author

Eugene Taylor holds a Ph.D. in the History and Philosophy of Psychology. His works include William James on Exceptional Mental States (1982), Cyberphysiology: The Science of Self-Regulation (1988), and William James on Consciousness beyond the Margin (1996). He is the founder and director of the Cambridge Institute of Psychology and Religion, a lecturer at the Harvard Medical School, and a member of the executive faculty of the Saybrook Institute.

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: Chrysalis Books; 1st Edition edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877853754
• ISBN-13: 978-0877853756
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,341,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book pulled together many disparate threads of thought, January 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A PSYCHOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL HEALING (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book because it considered its subject from so many diverse viewpoints. I was especially interested in Victor Frankl's book "Man's Search for Meaning," Herbert Benson's wellness theory, and connections with William James, Carl Jung, and eastern religions. The personal anecdotes also added a different dimension.Well-written, informative, thought-provoking.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant exploration our our spiritual nature, September 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A PSYCHOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL HEALING (Paperback)

Don't be fooled by adolescent minds that find books of substance "boring". This is a masterpiece of exploration of the spiritual depths of human nature.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars heavy, but not horrible, January 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A PSYCHOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL HEALING (Paperback)

This book, while rather heavy and tough to wade through in one sitting, is a well-written guide to healing oneself spiritually. The book presents some new ideas and an intelligent, though sometimes repetitive, outlook on life.