Developing the Horizons of the Mind

Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-0-521-81795-0
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 236 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 543 g

Developing the Horizons of the Mind is the first book on Relational and Contextual Reasoning (RCR), a new theory of the human mind which powerfully addresses key areas of human conflict such as the ideological conflict between nations, the conflict in close relationships and the conflict between science and religion. K. Helmut Reich provides a clear and accessible introduction to the new RCR way of thinking that encourages people to adopt an inclusive rather than an oppositional approach to conflict and problem-solving. Part One outlines the key aspects of RCR theory and supporting empirical data and Part Two provides examples of its application in the modern world. RCR provides a stimulating and challenging tool to several disciplines, including philosophy, psychology, religious studies and education, and this book will be a valuable resource for cognitive scientists, psychotherapists, theologians, educators and all those involved in conflict resolution.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Reich, K. Helmut

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Geschichte der Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Kognitionspsychologie Intelligenz, Denken, Problemlösen
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Systematische Theologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Geschichte der Westlichen Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I. The Theory of Relational and Contextual Reasoning (RCR) and its Empirical Study: 1. Introduction; 2. Development of RCR; 3. Metaphysical assumptions and theory of RCR; 4. Empirical studies of RCR; 5. Other thought forms and matching them to the problem at hand; Part II. Applications of RCR: 6. Methodology; 7. Religion; 8. The archaeology of RCR; 9. Psychology; 10. Education; 11. Social issues; 12. Conclusions.

Über Autor(innen)

Reich, K. Helmut
K. Helmut Reich has had successful careers as a research physicist and as a psychologist, winning the William James Award of the APA for contributions to the psychology of religion in 1997.