Participatory theory is a vision or conceptual framework that attempts to bridge the subject–object distinction. According to Jorge Ferrer, "the kernel of this participatory vision is a turn from intra-subjective experiences to participatory events in our understanding of transpersonal and spiritual phenomena."[1]
In a participatory epistemology, meaning is neither solely objective nor solely subjective. That is to say that meaning is not, per modern or positivist views, found solely outside of the human mind, in the objective world, waiting to be discovered. Nor, per postmodern or constructivist views, is meaning simply constructed or projected onto an inherently meaningless world by the subjective human mind.[3] Rather, Tarnas argues that meaning is enacted through the dialectical participation of the human mind with the larger meaning of the cosmos. Thus meaning exists in potentia in the cosmos, but must be articulated by human consciousness before it exists in actuality.
In this view, the essential reality of nature is not separate, self-contained, and complete in itself, so that the human mind can examine it "objectively" and register it from without. Rather, nature's unfolding truth emerges only with the active participation of the human mind. Nature's reality is not merely phenomenal, nor is it independent and objective; rather, it is something that comes into being through the very act of human cognition. Nature becomes intelligible to itself through the human mind.[4]
The "participatory turn" in transpersonal theoryedit
In the field of transpersonal psychology, the "participatory turn" endorsed by Jorge Ferrer suggests that transpersonal phenomena are participatory and co-creative events. Ferrer defines these events as "emergences of transpersonal being that can occur not only in the locus of an individual, but also in a relationship, a community, a collective identity or a place." This participatory knowing is multidimensional, and includes all the powers of the human being (body/heart/soul), as understood from a transpersonal framework. Ferrer's vision includes a spiritual reality that is plural and multiple, and a spiritual power that may produce a wide range of revelations and insights, which in turn may be overlapping, or even incompatible.
Criticism
Ken Wilber argues that participatory epistemology is limited in its appropriate scope to observing the interior of a subjective plural domain.[6] Ferrer argues that Wilber's criticisms of participatory theory have conflatedpluralism with vulgar relativism.[7]
Application in psychoanalysisedit
Psychoanalyst Robin S. Brown has promoted a participatory perspective in the context of relational psychoanalysis as a means to fostering clinical pluralism.[8][9][10][11] Brown adopts a participatory reading of Jungian archetypes as a basis from which to theorize alterity in the clinical situation.
^David Fideler, "Science's Missing Half: Epistemological Pluralism and the Search for an Inclusive Cosmology " in Alexandria 5: Cosmology, Philosophy, Myth, and Culture, 64 [1]
^Richard Tarnas, "Epilogue", The Passion of the Western Mind: Understanding the Ideas that Have Shaped Our World View[2]
^Richard Tarnas, "Epilogue", The Passion of the Western Mind: Understanding the Ideas that Have Shaped Our World View[3]
^Richard Tarnas, The Passion of the Western Mind, 433
^Wilber, K. Excerpt D: The Look of a Feeling: The Importance of Post/Structuralism Part I. Overview and Summary to Date
^Ferrer, J.N. Revisioning transpersonal theory: a participatory vision of human spirituality, 2002 SUNY p225 [4]
^Brown, R.S. (2016). Spirituality and the Challenge of Clinical Pluralism: Participatory Thinking in Psychotherapeutic Context. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 3.3, 187-195.
^Brown, R.S. (2017). Bridging Worlds: Participatory Thinking in Jungian Context. The Journal of Analytical Psychology, 62.2, 284-304.
^Brown, R.S. (2017). Psychoanalysis Beyond the End of Metaphysics: Thinking Towards the Post-Relational. London & New York: Routledge.
^Brown, R.S. (2020). Groundwork for a Transpersonal Psychoanalysis: Spirituality, Relationship, and Participation. London & New York: Routledge.
Bibliographyedit
Bache, Christopher Dark Night, Early Dawn, 2000; SUNY
Brown, Robin S. Psychoanalysis Beyond the End of Metaphysics: Thinking Towards the Post-Relational, 2017; Routledge
Ferrer, Jorge & Sherman, Jacob The Participatory Turn: Spirituality, Mysticism, Religious Studies, 2009; SUNY
Sherman, Jacob Partakers of the Divine: Contemplation and the Practice of Philosophy, 2014; Fortress Press
Tarnas, Richard Cosmos and Psyche, 2006; Viking
Tarnas, Richard The Passion of the Western Mind, 1991; Ballantine
December 18, 2023
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Participatory theory is a vision or conceptual framework that attempts to bridge the subject object distinction According to Jorge Ferrer the kernel of this participatory vision is a turn from intra subjective experiences to participatory events in our understanding of transpersonal and spiritual phenomena 1 Contents 1 Participatory epistemology 2 The participatory turn in transpersonal theory 3 Application in psychoanalysis 4 See also 5 References 6 BibliographyParticipatory epistemology editA participatory epistemology is a theory of knowledge that holds that meaning is enacted through the participation of the human mind with the world Originally proposed by Goethe it has been discussed extensively by cultural historian Richard Tarnas 2 In a participatory epistemology meaning is neither solely objective nor solely subjective That is to say that meaning is not per modern or positivist views found solely outside of the human mind in the objective world waiting to be discovered Nor per postmodern or constructivist views is meaning simply constructed or projected onto an inherently meaningless world by the subjective human mind 3 Rather Tarnas argues that meaning is enacted through the dialectical participation of the human mind with the larger meaning of the cosmos Thus meaning exists in potentia in the cosmos but must be articulated by human consciousness before it exists in actuality In this view the essential reality of nature is not separate self contained and complete in itself so that the human mind can examine it objectively and register it from without Rather nature s unfolding truth emerges only with the active participation of the human mind Nature s reality is not merely phenomenal nor is it independent and objective rather it is something that comes into being through the very act of human cognition Nature becomes intelligible to itself through the human mind 4 According to Tarnas participatory epistemology is rooted in the thought of Goethe Schiller Schelling Hegel Coleridge Emerson and Rudolf Steiner 5 The participatory turn in transpersonal theory editIn the field of transpersonal psychology the participatory turn endorsed by Jorge Ferrer suggests that transpersonal phenomena are participatory and co creative events Ferrer defines these events as emergences of transpersonal being that can occur not only in the locus of an individual but also in a relationship a community a collective identity or a place This participatory knowing is multidimensional and includes all the powers of the human being body heart soul as understood from a transpersonal framework Ferrer s vision includes a spiritual reality that is plural and multiple and a spiritual power that may produce a wide range of revelations and insights which in turn may be overlapping or even incompatible CriticismKen Wilber argues that participatory epistemology is limited in its appropriate scope to observing the interior of a subjective plural domain 6 Ferrer argues that Wilber s criticisms of participatory theory have conflated pluralism with vulgar relativism 7 Application in psychoanalysis editPsychoanalyst Robin S Brown has promoted a participatory perspective in the context of relational psychoanalysis as a means to fostering clinical pluralism 8 9 10 11 Brown adopts a participatory reading of Jungian archetypes as a basis from which to theorize alterity in the clinical situation See also editParticipatory action research Public participation John Heron Owen Barfield David Skrbina Henryk Skolimowski Action research Michel BauwensReferences edit Ferrer J N Revisioning Transpersonal Theory 2 David Fideler Science s Missing Half Epistemological Pluralism and the Search for an Inclusive Cosmology in Alexandria 5 Cosmology Philosophy Myth and Culture 64 1 Richard Tarnas Epilogue The Passion of the Western Mind Understanding the Ideas that Have Shaped Our World View 2 Richard Tarnas Epilogue The Passion of the Western Mind Understanding the Ideas that Have Shaped Our World View 3 Richard Tarnas The Passion of the Western Mind 433 Wilber K Excerpt D The Look of a Feeling The Importance of Post Structuralism Part I Overview and Summary to Date Ferrer J N Revisioning transpersonal theory a participatory vision of human spirituality 2002 SUNY p225 4 Brown R S 2016 Spirituality and the Challenge of Clinical Pluralism Participatory Thinking in Psychotherapeutic Context Spirituality in Clinical Practice 3 3 187 195 Brown R S 2017 Bridging Worlds Participatory Thinking in Jungian Context The Journal of Analytical Psychology 62 2 284 304 Brown R S 2017 Psychoanalysis Beyond the End of Metaphysics Thinking Towards the Post Relational London amp New York Routledge Brown R S 2020 Groundwork for a Transpersonal Psychoanalysis Spirituality Relationship and Participation London amp New York Routledge Bibliography editBache Christopher Dark Night Early Dawn 2000 SUNY Brown Robin S Psychoanalysis Beyond the End of Metaphysics Thinking Towards the Post Relational 2017 Routledge Ferrer Jorge Revisioning Transpersonal Theory 2002 SUNY Ferrer Jorge amp Sherman Jacob The Participatory Turn Spirituality Mysticism Religious Studies 2009 SUNY Sherman Jacob Partakers of the Divine Contemplation and the Practice of Philosophy 2014 Fortress Press Tarnas Richard Cosmos and Psyche 2006 Viking Tarnas Richard The Passion of the Western Mind 1991 Ballantine Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Participatory theory amp oldid 1145213957, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
