{"id":9813,"date":"2018-01-03T21:15:12","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T20:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kennethsorensen.dk\/?p=9813"},"modified":"2026-03-07T14:57:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T13:57:52","slug":"new-dimensions-psychology-third-fourth-fifth-forces-roberto-assagioli-m-d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennethsorensen.dk\/en\/new-dimensions-psychology-third-fourth-fifth-forces-roberto-assagioli-m-d\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Dimensions of Psychology: The Third, Fourth and Fifth Forces"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

A Talk presented in English at the Biennale de Futurologie in Crans sur Sierre in Switzerland on Aug. 30th, 1973<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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By Roberto Assagioli <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>[1]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n

[ <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>This piece was typed at the request of Roberto Assagioli by Molly Young Brown when she was studying with him <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>in Italy in 1973. As far as we know, it has not previously been published. This article is strong evidence that Roberto <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>Assagioli was not content to create a “system” of psychology, but followed his curiosity and interest in new <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>directions whenever and wherever they opened up. Assagioli would probably have eagerly studied the new <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>developments in physics such as chaos theory (see book review in the June 2016 issue of Quarterly) and the new <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>research into mind-matter interaction that has been documented in such books as Lynn McTaggert’s<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em> The Field <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>There are some typographic difficulties (spacing, alignment, etc.) in this text, owing to the condition of the source <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>file which could not be corrected by us\u2014Ed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

First published in the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>AAP Online Journal Sep. 2016<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n

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Abstract by Jan Kuniholm:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong> The field of psychology is currently characterized by a lot of confusion and disagreement, with different trends, schools, and ideas emerging and developing independently. To understand this situation, it is essential to look back at the historical development of psychology. Psychology initially separated from philosophy and adopted methodologies from the natural sciences, focusing on studying elemental psychological phenomena like sensations, memory, and learning processes. This mechanistic approach led to the behaviorism school of thought. While behaviorism has practical applications, it is limited to a two-dimensional study of psychology. Concurrently, clinical psychology and particularly psychopathology emerged, focusing on individual human problems and the patient-doctor relationship. This led to the exploration of the subconscious mind, giving rise to psychoanalysis. However, psychoanalysis mainly focused on pathological aspects and neglected the healthy and higher aspects of human nature. The development of depth psychology, including Freudian psychoanalysis and Jungian psychology, delved into the unconscious and higher levels of the psyche, introducing a more three-dimensional view of psychology. Jung, in particular, emphasized spiritual experiences and values, contributing to what could be termed “height psychology.” Additionally, humanistic psychology emerged, focusing on the healthy human being, introspection, and actualizing latent potentialities. This approach has been neglected by traditional academic psychology, but it offers a unique perspective on human nature and behavior. The scientific method in psychology should encompass qualitative and subjective psychological phenomena, recognizing their value alongside quantitative data. It is essential to avoid biases and errors in scientific reasoning. Furthermore, a new trend in psychology, known as transpersonal psychology, explores spiritual experiences and transcends traditional human-centered views. It acknowledges the interconnection between mind, energy, and matter, drawing on insights from modern physics. A further development in psychology, termed psychoenergetics or the Fifth Force, investigates all forces in the universe and their interactions. This multidimensional approach expands the scope of traditional psychodynamics, integrating physical, biological, psychic, and spiritual energies into a unified framework. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Overall, the various forces and dimensions of psychology are not in conflict but complement each other, offering diverse perspectives and approaches to understanding human behavior and consciousness. By fostering cooperation and interdisciplinary research, a more comprehensive and integrated psychological science can be developed, contributing to the harmonious psychosynthesis of individuals and society.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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If we observe the situation now existing in the field of psychology, we <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>will<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> notice that it is one in which a large measure of confusion and disagreement prevails. Trends emerge, schools and conceptions gain ground, which frequently develop independently, usually ignoring one another, if not engaging in open conflict. A proper understanding of this situation can be acquired through a survey of the historical development of the science of psychology from its inception in the last decades of the nineteenth century up to today.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

In general it can be said that a more or less definite succession of conceptions, methods and schools have appeared. I say “more or less definite,” since in fact the various trends have to some extent followed parallel courses of development, at times partially superimposing themselves one upon another. At the present time all are current and active.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n