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Searching for Afrocentric spirituality within the transpersonal

Turner, D., Callaghan, J. and Gordon-Finlayson, A. (2014) Searching for Afrocentric spirituality within the transpersonal. Paper presented to: British Psychological Society Transpersonal Psychology Section Conference, Cober Hill, 2008-09-12 - 2008-09-15.

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Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to show, via the lens of a culturally specific dream, how the transpersonal could benefit from broadening its approach to spirituality to include the wisdom of African spiritual beliefs. Discussing perennial theory, whilst considering briefly some of the spiritual means essential to an African spirituality, this paper suggest that a more cosmopolitan approach to the transpersonal is needed to avoid the creation of a spiritual other.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
African, spirituality, transpersonal, cosmopolitan
Creators:
Turner, D., Callaghan, J. and Gordon-Finlayson, A.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date:
1 October 2014
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
British Psychological Society Transpersonal Psychology Section Conference
Event Title:
British Psychological Society Transpersonal Psychology Section Conference
Event Dates:
2008-09-12 - 2008-09-15
Place of Publication:
GBR
Event Location:
Cober Hill
Event Type:
Other
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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