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Objectives:

• To understand the general philosophy of humanistic-existential-transpersonal psychology and the basic differences between the three components
• To understand phenomenology as "the disciplined study of consciousness itself" and the basic concepts of Edmund Husserl
• To under stand the basic concept s of "intersubjectivity" and "historical reason" the relationship between personal and historical phenomenology (or interpretation)
• To understand the relationship between intersubjectivity, knowledge, and knowledge communities

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Readings (in Psy 307 Reader #1):

Arthur Warmoth. A Primer of Humanistic & Transpersonal Psychology
Arthur Warmoth. Social Constructionist Epistemology
Clark Moustakas. Ch. 1. Transcendental Phenomenology (from Phenomenology, Science & Psychotherapy)
José Ortega y Gasset. History as a System

Also view the film Mindwalk (Bernt Capra)

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Key Concepts:

Individual--

A. (Minimum 2 pages) What is (are) your current personal/professional goals(s) in the field of psychology? What passion(s) is (are) driving this (these) interest(s)?

B. (Minimum 1 page) What foundational knowledge (and if appropriate, what educational and professional qualifications) will you need to achieve this (these) goal(s)?

C. (Minimum 3 pages) Discuss two or three questions you would like to answer in Psych 307 this semester. (Why are they important? What challenges do they present?)

Cite at least 5 references to books and articles using the APA Reference Style. (See Psy 307 Reader #1.)

Group--

Develop a contract for your study/support group for the semester. Suggested areas for agreements/commitments include:

• Schedules, time commitment
• Roles, areas of special interest, expertise
• Goals & aspirations (e.g. grade)
• Learning styles
• Distribution of work