{"product_id":"the-superhumanities-by-jeffrey-j-kripal","title":"The Superhumanities by Jeffrey J. Kripal","description":"\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" style=\"display: contents;\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eJeffrey J. Kripal's \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe Superhumanities\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eargues for a radical rethinking of the humanities, moving beyond narrow critique to embrace humanity's inherent \"superhuman\" potential, including altered states, mystical experiences, and paranormal phenomena often dismissed by academia\u003c\/mark\u003e. He contends that by studying these transcendent aspects, often relegated to fiction (like superhero comics), the humanities can become \"super\" by recognizing humans as cosmic, spiritual beings, not just socio-political animals, leading to a more holistic understanding of human diversity and potential. It's a call to decolonize reality and integrate the extraordinary into serious study, shifting from mere debunking to exploring the full spectrum of human experience. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Watkins Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56825129271670,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0635\/6656\/files\/Untitled_1080x1080px_500x500px_71.png?v=1765282008","url":"https:\/\/shop.watkinsbooks.com\/products\/the-superhumanities-by-jeffrey-j-kripal","provider":"Watkins Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}