Human Development and the Spiritual Life How Consciousness Grows Toward Transformation |
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Author:
| Irwin, Ronald R. |
Series title: | The Springer Series in Adult Development and Aging Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-306-46606-9 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2001 |
Publisher: | Springer
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $159.99 |
Book Description:
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The author proposes a theory of the development of consciousness in which ego is the central agent of socialization and culture and the driving force behind individual self-control and self-regulation. He reviews the literature on identity and narrative; outlines the fields of intellectual, self, moral, and consciousness development; and discusses the evidence indicating that the development of consciousness trancends the limitations of conventional ego development.
The author proposes a theory of the development of consciousness in which ego is the central agent of socialization and culture and the driving force behind individual self-control and self-regulation. He reviews the literature on identity and narrative; outlines the fields of intellectual, self, moral, and consciousness development; and discusses the evidence indicating that the development of consciousness trancends the limitations of conventional ego development.