Human Potentialities: The Challenge and the PromiseHerbert Arthur Otto The first six papers in this collection were originally presented at the American Psychological Association's annual meeting in 1966 in New York City, as a part of a symposium of the same name (Human Potentialities: The Challenge and the Promise). The six symposium members made some changes and additions in their presentations. The additional papers are also original contributions by scientists and pioneers in the forefront of that growing edge, called the human potentialities movement. |
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... child past six never regains his old ability to learn . " Why should a child wait until six before he can begin his life's work ? By then , it is too late . " Why does the proposition of teaching academic subjects to very young children ...
... child past six never regains his old ability to learn . " Why should a child wait until six before he can begin his life's work ? By then , it is too late . " Why does the proposition of teaching academic subjects to very young children ...
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... child of his " childhood , " as some assume ? By no means . Even the most advanced genius who behaves within his work area on a completely adult level , is a young child in all other functions . The proposed form of learning is merely a ...
... child of his " childhood , " as some assume ? By no means . Even the most advanced genius who behaves within his work area on a completely adult level , is a young child in all other functions . The proposed form of learning is merely a ...
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... child - raising and psychiatry there is an increasing awareness that the non - verbal functions , body movement and body contact , are more potent factors in determining relationships than the verbal functions of reason and vocal ...
... child - raising and psychiatry there is an increasing awareness that the non - verbal functions , body movement and body contact , are more potent factors in determining relationships than the verbal functions of reason and vocal ...
Contents
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TWO THE UNFOLDING IMAGES OF | 12 |
Three CULTURE AND THE HUMAN POTENTIAL | 21 |
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