Critical Theory & Parapsychology with Jake Glazier, PhD

This presentation will focus primarily on material from the collection edited by Jake Glazier, called "Paranormal Ruptures: Critical Approaches to Exceptional Experience," including selections from his own chapter. He will also survey other contributions to the anthology to provide a broader picture of what a critical engagement with parapsychology might look like in practice. In addition, he will share insights from his current book project with Routledge, forthcoming in the Concepts for Critical Psychology series. Ultimately, this talk aims to inspire researchers, scholars, citizen scientists, and curious publics by demonstrating how the tools of Critical Theory can empower and enrich parapsychological inquiry--highlighting a future that is not only methodologically innovative but critically and politically engaged.

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Jacob W. Glazier, PhD, LPC, NCC, has a doctorate degree in Psychology: Consciousness and Society from the University of West Georgia. He has his Master of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Western Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology degree from Augustana College. Dr. Glazier is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the School of Social Sciences at the University of West Georgia. His research revolves around critical theory, subjectivity, and exceptional experiences. He also practices psychotherapy. Dr. Glazier’s work has been published in academic journals that include "Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society," "Subjectivity," "Mortality," "Critical Horizons," "Rhizomes," "Journal for Cultural Research," and others. He is the author of "Arts of Subjectivity" (2020) and editor of the PA Book Award-winning "Paranormal Ruptures" (2023). He is currently working on his next book, tentatively titled "Critically Paranormal." In addition, Dr. Glazier is the Lead Editor of "Mindfield: The Bulletin of the Parapsychological Association." He is also the co-coordinator of the annual Bill Roll Lecture sponsored by the psychology program at the University of West Georgia.