Healing the Split: Integrating Spirit into Our Understanding of the Mentally Ill (S U N Y Series in the Philosophy of Psychology) (Paperback)

by John E. Nelson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 442 pages
• Publisher: State University of New York Press; Revised edition (January 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 079141986X
• ISBN-13: 978-0791419861
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #646,330 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent synthesis of Eastern philosophy and Western scien, August 27, 1999

By A Customer

At last, an enlightened psychiatrist describes a way to distinguish mystical experience and creative inspiration from regressive psychosis. Nelson integrates Eastern Philosophy and Western neuroscience into a unique and practically helpful synthesis that appeals to educated people who see consciousness as more than brain chemistry, but who also discern the flaws in R.D. Laing's and Thomas Szasz's now outdated views on psychotic experience. Highly recommended!

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Kundalini, February 14, 1999

By A Customer

I feel that this book and Kundalini, Evolution and Enlightenment edited by John White are two of the best, well-rounded books on Kundalini. This is due to their holistic input of theories, personal accounts and scientific research. Both books show the individual/social aspects. In addition, this author does a wonderful job of making the distinction between regressive illness and progressive transformation - a much needed view! These two books should always be available as invaluable resources for professionals and/or those with a serious interest in the topic.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must read for healers, January 12, 2009

By	Julia L. Dennis "Energy Therapist" (Sarasota, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

From the point of view of an energy healer, this book is a must read. Dr. Nelson brings clear understanding to the confusion that often surrounds the types and causes of altered states of consciousness. For anyone who is at all interested in the nature of the human mind, this book is facinating, educational, and useful.