POSTMODERNITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS STUDIES

Citation
S. Krippner et M. Winkler, POSTMODERNITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS STUDIES, The Journal of mind and behavior, 16(3), 1995, pp. 255-280
Citations number
83
Categorie Soggetti
Psychology, Experimental
ISSN journal
02710137
Volume
16
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
255 - 280
Database
ISI
SICI code
0271-0137(1995)16:3<255:PACS>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Among the scientific disciplines to be impacted by postmodernity will be the study of consciousness, not only in theory but in research and practice. Narratives, key aspects of postmodern approaches, are alread y replacing abstract generalizations in theoretical formulations about such aspects of consciousness as memory and imagination. Research stu dies, both quantitative and qualitative, can be looked upon as attempt s to tell stories that yield new information The use of narrative in p sychotherapy can be seen as the co-construction of life stories by the therapist and the client. Post-modernity requests that scientists que stion their own assumptions, and learn from non-Western perspectives, alternative conscious states, and narratives of exceptional human expe riences. Twenty propositions are offered for a postmodern project in t he study of consciousness that would entail utilizing narratives chat are embedded in a time and a place - and the constant evaluation and q uestioning of the usefulness of these narratives.