The Ethno-Epistemology of Transpersonal Experience: The View from Transpersonal Anthropology

Authors

Charles D. Laughlin, Carleton University

DOI

10.24972/ijts.2013.32.1.43

Special Topic Introduction

Transpersonal Anthropology

Abstract

This paper introduces the topic of ethno-epistemology with regards to transpersonal experiences. The distinction between polyphasic and monophasic cultures is introduced and the interaction between a society’s world view and individual transpersonal experience is explained using the cycle of meaning model. A link to philosophical work on “natural epistemology” is made and the importance of the “projectability” of cultural theories of experience is discussed. The individual contributions to this special section of the journal are introduced.

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Recommended Citation

Laughlin, C. D. (2013). Laughlin, C. D. (2013). The ethno-epistemology of transpersonal experience: The view from transpersonal anthropology. International Journal of Transpersonal Studies, 32(1), 43–50.. International Journal of Transpersonal Studies, 32 (1). https://doi.org/10.24972/ijts.2013.32.1.43