Doping Existential Despair: Mindful of the Exotic Lure

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Philosophy
• Mindfulness Studies

Background:

• Critiques the selective appropriation of mindfulness concepts by hegemonic psychology.
• Builds upon prior work analyzing mindfulness meditation from a Meadian perspective.

Purpose of the Study:

• To critically evaluate the integration of mindfulness meditation within psychology.
• To explore the implications of adopting Eastern philosophical systems in self-study.
• To propose an ecological framework for the study of the self.

Main Methods:

• Critical analysis of existing psychological frameworks.
• Philosophical inquiry into Eastern perspectives on self.
• Development of an ecological model for self-study.

Main Results:

• Identifies the selective and potentially superficial appropriation of mindfulness concepts.
• Highlights the challenges and limitations of fully adopting Eastern philosophical systems.
• Outlines a novel ecological approach to understanding the self.

Conclusions:

• Recommends a more holistic and ecologically grounded approach to studying the self.
• Advocates for a critical re-evaluation of mindfulness integration in psychology.
• Suggests a paradigm shift towards a comprehensive understanding of the self.