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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... knowledge and experience . Often , as we know , men are less concerned about influencing others than about obtaining some friendly or appreciative response for what has already been achieved . Nor can we discount man's interest in ...
... knowledge and experience . Often , as we know , men are less concerned about influencing others than about obtaining some friendly or appreciative response for what has already been achieved . Nor can we discount man's interest in ...
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... knowledge of a nonphysical interaction would seem to do to the concept of what a man is . Then will follow what this altered image of man would appear to mean for the social insti- tutions of mankind . Some will still argue ...
... knowledge of a nonphysical interaction would seem to do to the concept of what a man is . Then will follow what this altered image of man would appear to mean for the social insti- tutions of mankind . Some will still argue ...
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... knowledge , skills , and functions is within our reach , if we only overcome the deterrent influences to which our children are exposed . We may not be fully aware of the means by which we can and eventually will stimulate and evoke new ...
... knowledge , skills , and functions is within our reach , if we only overcome the deterrent influences to which our children are exposed . We may not be fully aware of the means by which we can and eventually will stimulate and evoke new ...
Contents
Chapter | 3 |
TWO THE UNFOLDING IMAGES OF | 12 |
Three CULTURE AND THE HUMAN POTENTIAL | 21 |
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