Landscapes of the Mind: The Faces of Reality
No contemporary writer knows the history of consciousness studies better than Lawrence LeShan, or the problems that arise when this topic is rigorously examined. "Landscapes of the Mind" presents a radical taxonomy of consciousness and its "realms," a classification system that ingeniously resolves the problems and dilemmas that have frustrated other scholars. By understanding that consciousness is inevitably part of a cultural worldview,  LeShan provides a theoretical model that has critical implications for  psychotherapy, technology, medicine, religion, the philosophy of science,  and even for politics. His application of his model to terrorism, to warfare, and to the Israel/Palestine dispute are worth the price of the book. LeShan has written prolifically for decades but Landscapes of the Mind is his wisest book.  ~ Stanley Krippner, Ph.D.  Professor of Psychology, Saybrook University Co-author: Personal Mythology; Extraordinary Dreams; Haunted by CombatLandscapes of the Mind is scientific and cultural dynamite. It has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach government, politics, religion, fundamental-ism, terrorism, world affairs, and our next-door neighbor. If, unknown to you, you live next door to a terrorist sleeper cell, this is the book you’d most need to read. In reading Landscapes of the Mind, I experienced a kind of epiphany — the thrilling sense of seeing history in the making, the unfolding of exquisite, crucial insights of monumental importance for the future of humankind. Do not deny yourself this experience. Read LeShan’s magnificent treatise as soon as possible.”~ Larry Dossey, MD Author: The One Mind