The noethic perspective in human psychological functioning

  • Joanna Różycka Uniwersity of Gdańsk
  • Katarzyna Skrzypińska University of Gdańsk
Keywords: spirituality; noethic perspective; psychology

Abstract

This article aims at clarification of notions associated with the noethic dimension of human functioning and at terminological systematization in this area. The article presents a critical approach to some of the definitions found in the literature and proposes a new term – “the noethic perspective”. In the classification of the definitions, the internal (within the self) and external (self in relationto others) aspect was taken into account, within five psychological spheres of human functioning: cognitive (intellectual), emotional-motivational (behavioral), experiential, physical (physiological) and social.

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