Developing the Horizons of the Mind: Relational and Contextual Reasoning and the Resolution of Cognitive Conflict
Cambridge University Press
Edition: Illustrated, 9/19/2002
EAN 9780521817950, ISBN10: 0521817951
Hardcover, 238 pages, 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm
Language: English
Developing the Horizons of the Mind is a comprehensive book on Relational and Contextual Reasoning (RCR), a theory of the human mind which powerfully addresses key areas of human conflict such as the ideological conflict between nations, the conflict in close relationships and the conflict between science and religion. K. Helmut Reich provides a clear and accessible introduction to the fresh RCR way of thinking that encourages people to adopt an inclusive rather than an oppositional approach to conflict and problem-solving. Part one outlines the key aspects of RCR theory and supporting empirical data and part two provides examples of its application in the world. RCR provides a stimulating and challenging tool to several disciplines, including philosophy, psychology, religious studies and education, and this book will be a valuable resource for cognitive scientists, psychotherapists, theologians, educators and all those involved in conflict resolution.
List of figures, List of tables, Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I. The Theory of Relational and Contextual Reasoning (RCR) and its Empirical Study
1. Introduction
2. Development of RCR
3. Metaphysical assumptions and theory of RCR
4. Empirical studies of RCR
5. Other thought forms and matching them to the problem at hand
Part II. Applications of RCR
6. Methodology
7. Religion
8. The archaeology of RCR
9. Psychology
10. Education
11. Social issues
12. Conclusions
Appendices
References
Index.