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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... situation as it unfolds , they will possess a crucial capability . The nature of any situation is not as clear as one might imagine . It may seem easy to define in such general terms as : talking to a friend , buying a car , making love ...
... situation as it unfolds , they will possess a crucial capability . The nature of any situation is not as clear as one might imagine . It may seem easy to define in such general terms as : talking to a friend , buying a car , making love ...
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... situation . To understand this matter more clearly , it is necessary to clarify whose viewpoint we are adapting when we analyze a situation . If we speak of potential in regard to the car sale previously discussed , whose potential are ...
... situation . To understand this matter more clearly , it is necessary to clarify whose viewpoint we are adapting when we analyze a situation . If we speak of potential in regard to the car sale previously discussed , whose potential are ...
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... situation by superimposing upon it another situation and , in the process , often becomes aware of certain inhibiting assumptions about the situation that could be modified or eliminated . Second , one uses fantasy as a constructive ...
... situation by superimposing upon it another situation and , in the process , often becomes aware of certain inhibiting assumptions about the situation that could be modified or eliminated . Second , one uses fantasy as a constructive ...
Contents
Chapter | 3 |
TWO THE UNFOLDING IMAGES OF | 12 |
Three CULTURE AND THE HUMAN POTENTIAL | 21 |
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