About the author
Michael Murphy is the co-founder of the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, and a central figure in the human potential movement since the 1960s. His book The Future of the Body: Explorations into the Further Evolution of Human Nature (Tarcher, 1993) surveys reported cases of extraordinary physical, mental, and spiritual capacity across cultures and historical periods alongside scientific research into exceptional human functioning, and remains one of the movement's most cited texts. Murphy is also known for Golf in the Kingdom, which introduced many readers to Esalen's ideas through the frame of sport. The catalogue also lists a Fear Dat New Orleans guide to the city's voodoo and ghost lore under this name; that title appears to belong to a different, unrelated author sharing the same name, since it falls outside Murphy's documented body of work on human potential and consciousness.
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💬 What our editors say about Michael Murphy's books
“Murphy presents a monumental, evidence-rich exploration that demands serious engagement from the reader. While the breadth of sources is impressive, this book is not suited for those seeking light entertainment or simple…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Future of the Body: Explorations Into the Further Evolution of Human Nature
“Murphy delivers a spirited, irreverent tour of New Orleans’ occult side, successfully mapping the city’s supernatural identity. The witty tone makes complex spiritual practices approachable for general readers. However, those…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Fear Dat New Orleans: A Guide to the Voodoo, Vampires, Graveyards & Ghosts of the Crescent City
