Steve Taylor Ph.D.

About

Steve Taylor, Ph.D., is senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University, UK. His latest book is a collection of spiritual reflections and meditations, The Clear Light. He is also the author of Spiritual Science, The Leap, Out of the Darkness and many other books. His books have been published in 20 languages. His research has appeared in many academic journals including The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, The Journal of Consciousness Studies, and The Journal of Humanistic Psychology. He is the chair of the Transpersonal Section of the British Psychological Society.

Books by Steve Taylor Ph.D.

Recent Posts

In the Slow Zone: When Time Expands for Athletes

Why do some athletes experience a dramatic slowing of time? Is it possible that this is the key to extraordinary achievements in sport?

Why Time Seems to Speed Up as We Get Older

How to give your mind more to process.

Solitude and Loneliness

Some people hate spending time alone. Other people find solitude therapeutic and essential. What makes the difference?

The Benefits of Living More Slowly

Just a few moments of being present can transform your day.

The Enigma of Terminal Lucidity

A potential alternate view of consciousness.

Why a Harmonious Childhood Is Key to Psychological and Social Health

If any society seriously wishes to improve levels of wellbeing and overall harmony, the best place to start is childhood.

The Roots of Evil

Psychopaths and dark triad personalities show the same pattern of childhood trauma and emotional deprivation. They are not born but made.

Trauma and Transformation

Why do trauma and turmoil sometimes bring a profound psychological transformation?

How Contemplating Our Mortality Can Lead to Transformation

Surviving an encounter with death, or even just contemplating death, can have a powerful positive effect.

What Does It Mean to Be Spiritually Awakened?

Enlightenment or spiritual awakening can be investigated psychologically, and measured using this scale.