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The Future of the Body: Explorations Into the Further Evolution Of Human Nature,Used
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In the oral and written histories of every culture, there are countless records of men and women who have displayed extraordinary physical, mental, and spiritual capacities. In modern times, those records have been supplemented by scientific studies of exceptional functioning.Are the limits of human growth fixed?Are extraordinary abilities latent within everyone?Is there evidence that humanity has unrealized capacities for selftranscendence?Are there specific practices through which ordinary people can develop these abilities?Michael Murphy has studied these questions for over thirty years.In The Future of the Body, he presents evidence for metanormal perception, cognition, movement, vitality, and spiritual development from more than 3,000 sources. Surveying ancient and modern records in medical science, sports, anthropology, the arts, psychical research, comparative religious studies, and dozens of other disciplines, Murphy has created an encyclopedia of exceptional functioning of body, mind, and spirit. He paints a broad and convincing picture of the possibilities of further evolutionary development of human attributes.By studying metanormal abilities under a wide range of conditions, Murphy suggests that we can identify those activities that typically evoke these capacities and assemble them into a coherent program of transformative practice.A few of Murphy's central observations and proposal include:The observation that cultural conditioning powerfully shapes (or extinguishes) metanormal capacities.The proposition that we cannot comprehend our potentials for extraordinary life without an empirical approach that involves many fields of inquiry and different kinds of knowing.The notion that a widespread realization of extraordinary capacities would constitute an evolutionary transcendence analogous to the rise of humankind from its primal ancestry.The proposal that all or most instances of significant human development are produced by a limited number of identifiable activities such as disciplined selfobservation, visualization of desired capacities, and caring for others.The idea that a balanced development of our various capacities is possible through integrated practices.In The Future Of The Body, Murphy states that such practices can carry forward Earth's evolutionary adventure and lead humanity to the next step in its development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Future of the Body'? A: 'The Future of the Body' explores the evolution of human nature, focusing on extraordinary physical, mental, and spiritual capacities and the potential for self-transcendence.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Future of the Body' is Michael Murphy, who has studied human abilities for over thirty years.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Future of the Body' contains 785 pages of content.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This listing is for a used book in good condition, ensuring it is suitable for reading.
- Q: When was 'The Future of the Body' published? A: 'The Future of the Body' was published on April 21, 1993.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include metanormal perception, the role of cultural conditioning, and practices for developing extraordinary abilities.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in personal transformation? A: Yes, the book presents concepts and practices that can be understood by readers at various levels of experience in personal transformation.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the potential for further evolution of human attributes and practical activities that can enhance their capacities.
- Q: Does the book reference scientific studies? A: Yes, 'The Future of the Body' references over 3,000 sources, including scientific studies across various disciplines.