On the delicate topic of mind/body/spirit...
I consider myself scientific in my ways of thinking. Yet, I see no harm in
the pursuits of
an undergraduate student wanting to go beyong psychology, that which,
psychological science
has yet to explore. I think that if psychology wants to move forward, it
should perhaps consider
the broader spectrum of its subject matter.
As a science we believe we have domain over mind through cognitive science,
body through physiological psych, and spirit, well, transpersonal psych, so
far.
Yes, I believe in semantic priming as much as I believe in, perhaps, Rupert
Sheldrake's notions of animal extrasensory perception. Anyone?
Science fiction and science have also worked well together. So too, might
psychology and
parapsychology.
Mike Lee
Dept. of Psychology
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
At 09:49 AM 01/26/2001 -0800, K Jung wrote:
>Watch it, Paul. You're also paid to teach them to think critically, which
>means they must consider all possible explanations. Not to teach them
>what you believe to be the truth, again, that would be religion, not science.
>I'm fully aware what I'm paid to do - much of which is nurturing
>curiousity and allowing students to recognize they can make a career of
>their passions. Their passions may not match mine (or your's),
>nonetheless, I wouldn't say these are any less valuable.
>
>K
>Kitty K. Jung, MA
>Truckee Meadows Community College
>Reno, NV 89503
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>>you seem to be saying that
>>you are going to teach your students something that goes beyond their
>>current knowlege. That's what you're paid to do.
>>If you find something wrong with this, more's the pity.
>>
>>* PAUL K. BRANDON [EMAIL PROTECTED] *
>>* Psychology Dept Minnesota State University, Mankato *
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