Michael Grosso reviews George Hansen's book, The Trickster and the Paranormal

Mike D. · 27th April 2004, 08:30 AM

Here is the link:

http://www.parapsi.com/trickster_book_review.htm

Mike D. · 27th April 2004, 08:32 AM

A quote from the review:

"George Hansen’s focus is on the sociophilosophical dimensions of the paranormal. As I interpret it, one of the most interesting implications of his analysis is that the dream of parapsychology that it one day join the respectable ranks of the great normal sciences is most likely doomed to disappointment. If Hansen is right, the fate of parapsychology is to remain forever a marginal enterprise."

Ed · 27th April 2004, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike D.
A quote from the review:

"George Hansen’s focus is on the sociophilosophical dimensions of the paranormal. As I interpret it, one of the most interesting implications of his analysis is that the dream of parapsychology that it one day join the respectable ranks of the great normal sciences is most likely doomed to disappointment. If Hansen is right, the fate of parapsychology is to remain forever a marginal enterprise."

Loons crying out in the wilderness.

Just on example, that's all they need.

Nutters.

Loki · 27th April 2004, 03:52 PM

I think this Hansen may be on to something...

Quote:

Psi is thus implicated with such ideas as marginality, clowns, fools, hoaxing, sexual disinhibition, paradox, contradiction, ambiguity, alienation, transition, instability, danger, and elusiveness.
...
Hansen argues that an element of fraud and disinformation is not incidental but virtually essential to psi,

Interesting Ian · 27th April 2004, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike D.
Here is the link:

http://www.parapsi.com/trickster_book_review.htm

WOW!! Trust you to come out with the excellent links!

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 28th April 2004, 05:23 AM

You know, the idea of a trickster facet to the paranormal is interesting, but couldn't you come up with the same facet for just about any human endeavor?

The Trickster and Politics
The Trickster and Haute Couture
The Trickster and Kar Kulture

Take all the funky, funny, odd, twisted, unexplainable bits about any particular endeavor and you've got the Trickster.

~~ Paul

27th April 2004, 08:30 AM	#1
Mike D. Critical Thinker Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 321	Michael Grosso reviews George Hansen's book, The Trickster and the Paranormal Here is the link: http://www.parapsi.com/trickster_book_review.htm
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27th April 2004, 08:32 AM	#2
Mike D. Critical Thinker Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 321	A quote from the review: "George Hansen’s focus is on the sociophilosophical dimensions of the paranormal. As I interpret it, one of the most interesting implications of his analysis is that the dream of parapsychology that it one day join the respectable ranks of the great normal sciences is most likely doomed to disappointment. If Hansen is right, the fate of parapsychology is to remain forever a marginal enterprise."
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27th April 2004, 08:48 AM	#3
Ed god Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 8,691	Quote: Originally posted by Mike D. A quote from the review: "George Hansen’s focus is on the sociophilosophical dimensions of the paranormal. As I interpret it, one of the most interesting implications of his analysis is that the dream of parapsychology that it one day join the respectable ranks of the great normal sciences is most likely doomed to disappointment. If Hansen is right, the fate of parapsychology is to remain forever a marginal enterprise." Loons crying out in the wilderness. Just on example, that's all they need. Nutters.
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27th April 2004, 03:52 PM	#4
Loki Graduate Poster Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,406	I think this Hansen may be on to something... Quote: Psi is thus implicated with such ideas as marginality, clowns, fools, hoaxing, sexual disinhibition, paradox, contradiction, ambiguity, alienation, transition, instability, danger, and elusiveness. ... Hansen argues that an element of fraud and disinformation is not incidental but virtually essential to psi,
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Interesting Ian Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,676	Re: Michael Grosso reviews George Hansen's book, The Trickster and the Paranormal Quote: Originally posted by Mike D. Here is the link: http://www.parapsi.com/trickster_book_review.htm WOW!! Trust you to come out with the excellent links!
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28th April 2004, 05:23 AM	#6
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,592	You know, the idea of a trickster facet to the paranormal is interesting, but couldn't you come up with the same facet for just about any human endeavor? The Trickster and Politics The Trickster and Haute Couture The Trickster and Kar Kulture Take all the funky, funny, odd, twisted, unexplainable bits about any particular endeavor and you've got the Trickster. ~~ Paul
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