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Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness

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Sean Kelly, Ph.D., Religious Studies, University of Ottawa, 1988 • Transpersonal theory, Jungian thought, new paradigm studies.

Robert McDermott, Ph.D., Philosophy, Boston University, 1969 • American philosophy, evolution of consciousness, modern spiritual masters.

Brian Swimme, Ph.D., Mathematical Cosmology, University of Oregon, 1978 • Evolutionary cosmology, science and spirituality, the role of humanity in the unfolding story of Earth.

Richard Tarnas, Ph.D., Psychology, Saybrook Institute, 1976; Former director of programs at Esalen • History of Western thought and culture, depth psychology, archetypal studies, philosophy.

David Ulansey, Ph.D., Religion, Princeton University, 1984 • Ancient religions and mythology, history of astronomy and cosmology, evolution of consciousness, Jungian thought, depth ecology, metaphysics of cyberspace.

Distinguished Adjunct Faculty

Stanislav Grof, M.D., Charles University, Prague, 1956 • Ph.D., Medicine, Czechoslovakian Academy of Sciences, 1965 • Transpersonal Psychology, consciousness research, new paradigm studies, psychedelic studies.

Affiliated Core Faculty in Philosophy and Religion

Charlene Spretnak, M.A., UC Berkeley, 1981 • Cultural history; social criticism; ecological philosophy and literature; ecofeminist perspectives; spiritual dimensions of modern art.

Adjunct Faculty

Chris Bache
Kerry Brady
Cynthia Brix
Blair Carter
Lawrence L. Edwards
Matthew Fox
Susan Griffin
Will Keepin
Joanna Macy
Eric Weiss

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