Critique of the epistemological foundations of spiritual approaches in psychology

Journal/Book: Can Psychol Psychol Can. 1996; 37: Rue Vincent Rd, Old Chelsea, Quebec City J0X 2N0, Canada. Canadian Psychol Assoc. 210-222.

Abstract: The aim of the present article is to expose a rather disconcerting aspect of psychology wich is, the coexistence within it of both a scientific and a spiritual discourse. First, a clear definition of spirituality is presented. This will enable us to explain how problematic this concept is for science generaly and for psychology in particular. Secondly, we will present three psychological approachs that fit our previous definition of spirituality: Integrationism, logotherapy and the transpersonnal approach. Starting from our previous discussion and critic of spirituality, we will see how, each in their own may, these three approachs fall in contradiction with the established facts and method of modern science.

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Keyword(s): TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY; RELIGION; PERSPECTIVES; THEOLOGY; SCIENCE

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