The marriage of science and spirit: dynamic systems theory and the development of spirituality

The adherence of traditional developmental theories to a linear paradigm is incompatible with the nature of ‘spirit’. Dynamic Systems Theory (DST), a recent contributor to understanding child development, offers an alternative which avoids these paradigmatic limitations. Concepts of agency, ‘top‐dow...

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Main Author: Cupit, C. Glenn (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2007
In: International journal of children's spirituality
Year: 2007, Volume: 12, Issue: 2, Pages: 105-116
Further subjects:B Agency
B Spiritual Development
B Dynamic Systems Theory
B Phase transition
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