Anthropic Awareness

Author : Csaba Szantay, Jr.
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780124199798

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Anthropic Awareness by Csaba Szantay, Jr. Pdf

Anthropic Awareness: The Human Aspects of Scientific Thinking in NMR Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry blends psychology, philosophy, physics, mathematics, and chemistry, describing a human-centered philosophy of the essence of scientific thinking in the natural sciences and in everyday life. It addresses the reasons why we are prone to make errors in our conclusions and how to avoid such mistakes, also exploring a number of the "mental traps" that can lead to both individual mistakes and mass misconceptions. The book advocates that by understanding the nature of these mental traps we can adopt tactics to safely evade them. It includes Illustrative examples of common scientific misunderstandings and mental traps in both the theory and real-life application of NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Provides strategies on how to deal with molecular challenges and instrument limitations Presents multiple applications of small molecule structure elucidation using NMR, MS, IR, and UV Explores critical topics, including anthropic awareness (AA), NMR Spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, scientific thinking, and more Includes tactics on how to Improve quality control and data interpretation skills while minimizing data analysis time and increasing confidence in results Presents coverage on tactics to optimize experimental NMR parameters and enhance NMR vocabulary

Author : Youngsun Back,Philip J. Ivanhoe
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781786601872

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Traditional Korean Philosophy by Youngsun Back,Philip J. Ivanhoe Pdf

With contributions by some of the best and most significant contemporary Korean philosophers, this important volume provides an overview of the different debates, problems, figures and periods that make up traditional Korean Buddhist and Confucian thought. The book highlights the richness and diversity of Korean philosophy as a vital and ongoing philosophical endeavour.

Author : Young-chan Ro
Publisher : Springer
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789048129331

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Dao Companion to Korean Confucian Philosophy by Young-chan Ro Pdf

This volume is the first comprehensive and in-depth discussion written in English of the Confucian tradition in the context of the intellectual history of Korea. It deals with the historical, social, political, philosophical and spiritual dimensions of Korean Confucianism, arguably the most influential intellectual tradition, ethical and religious practice, and political-ideological system in Korea. This volume analyzes the unique aspects of the Korean development of the Confucian tradition by examining the role of Confucianism as the ruling ideology of the Choson Dynasty (1302-1910). It investigates Confucianism’s social and cultural construction, and intellectual foundation in highlighting the Korean achievement of the Neo-Confucian discussion on "human nature and its principle" in light of the Chinese Neo-Confucian development. The volume also surveys the most influential Korean Confucian scholars discussing their philosophical significance in relation to one of the most fundamental Neo-Confucian discourses, namely the li (principle) and qi (material force) debates, to elucidate how metaphysical theories shaped the socio-political factions of the Choson Dynasty. Furthermore, issues concerning the relationship between Confucianism and Buddhism and other native traditional belief systems are also included in this volume. The volume explores the Confucian confrontation with modernity, encounter with the "Western Learning" including Western science and Catholicism, and the Confucian struggle with modernity in dealing with issues such as democracy, human rights, and gender in modern Korea. Individual contributors of this volume are either well established senior scholars or promising young scholars in the field.

Author : R. Kanth
Publisher : Springer
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230620896

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The Challenge of Eurocentrism by R. Kanth Pdf

Eurocentrism is the current object of a global critique, which has the potential to be as significant as Marxist and Feminist critiques have been. This critique focuses on and dissects the paradigms that have emanated from the European Enlightenment.

Author : Ingrid Fredriksson
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781476616902

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The Mysteries of Consciousness by Ingrid Fredriksson Pdf

For hundreds of years the Western world has believed that humans--indeed all living things--consist of more than pure biology. Not mere physical bodies, humans possess something else that helps to define them. In this collection of new essays scientists, psychologists, theoretical physicists and other experts in the mind-body connection explore the nature of consciousness and its future as a new paradigm in science. With contributions covering near death experiences, the concept of "free will," conscious spacetime, DNA consciousness, the role of consciousness in the evolution of life, quantum theory and the non-local universe, the scientific basis of love, and the principles and applications of self-hypnosis, this volume clarifies the meaning of consciousness and establishes a model for further exploration into a burgeoning realm of scientific study.

Author : Wayne Teasdale
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781577311409

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The Mystic Heart by Wayne Teasdale Pdf

An interreligious monk shares his insights from both Hinduism and Christianity, revealing the road to moral capacity, nonviolence, self-knowledge, selfless service, and simplicity of lifestyle. Tour.

Author : Graham Smetham
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781471773686

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Quantum Buddhist Wonders of the Universe by Graham Smetham Pdf

An exploration of the implications of the meeting of Quantum Physics and Buddhist metaphysics for our understanding of paranormal phenomenon. The quantum nature of telepathy. The quantum truth of rebirth. The holographic principle and enlightenment. Advanced states of consciousness in Buddhist jhana meditation and the psychology of Abraham Maslow. The misleading ideas of Brian Cox and Jim Al-Khalali. Michael Mensky's Quantum Concept of Consciousness.... and much more....

Author : Dr. Edgar Mitchell
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781601636782

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The Way of the Explorer, Revised Edition by Dr. Edgar Mitchell Pdf

In February 1971, as Apollo 14 astroanaut Edgar Mitchell hurtled Earthward through space, he was engulfed by a profound sense of universal connectedness. He intuitively sensed that his presence and that of the planet in the window were all part of a deliberate, universal process and that the glittering cosmos itself was in some way conscious. The experience was so overwhelming, Mitchell knew his life would never be the same.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781442976115

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The Way of the Explorer (Easyread Comfort Edition) by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard L. Amoroso
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814504782

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The Physics of Reality by Richard L. Amoroso Pdf

A truly Galilean-class volume, this book introduces a new method in theory formation, completing the tools of epistemology. It covers a broad spectrum of theoretical and mathematical physics by researchers from over 20 nations from four continents. Like Vigier himself, the Vigier symposia are noted for addressing avant-garde, cutting-edge topics in contemporary physics. Among the six proceedings honoring J.-P. Vigier, this is perhaps the most exciting one as several important breakthroughs are introduced for the first time. The most interesting breakthrough in view of the recent NIST experimental violations of QED is a continuation of the pioneering work by Vigier on tight bound states in hydrogen. The new experimental protocol described not only promises empirical proof of large-scale extra dimensions in conjunction with avenues for testing string theory, but also implies the birth of the field of unified field mechanics, ushering in a new age of discovery. Work on quantum computing redefines the qubit in a manner that the uncertainty principle may be routinely violated. Other breakthroughs occur in the utility of quaternion algebra in extending our understanding of the nature of the fermionic singularity or point particle. There are several other discoveries of equal magnitude, making this volume a must-have acquisition for the library of any serious forward-looking researchers.

Author : Merle B. Turner
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462810345

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The Mind-Body Problem: Knot or Not? by Merle B. Turner Pdf

The Mind-Body Problem Examined The mystery of consciousness and its relationship to the mind and the material world remains a philosophical enigma. This book is a comprehensive review of the thoughts and research devoted to this problem over the last century and offers the sometimes surprising views of psychologist/philosopher Merle Turner. Written over a period of fifteen years, The Mind-Body Problem: Knot or Not? is the latest word on the identity theory--that mind and body are one. The ontological problem--reality of mind and body; the epistemic problem--interaction of the body and mind; and the methodological problem--relation of knowledge of the mind to the brain are all thoroughly explained. His audience is not limited to professionals. Any concerned lay person or student can follow the arguments. In short, this book offers a brilliant, lucid examination of consciousness and of how the divide between mind and brain can be bridged without denying the reality of either.

Author : Dominic Pettman,Eugene Thacker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781509562374

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Sad Planets by Dominic Pettman,Eugene Thacker Pdf

“Everything is sad,” wrote the Ancient poets. But is this sadness merely a human experience, projected onto the world, or is there a gloom attributable to the world itself? Could the universe be forever weeping the “tears of things”? In this series of meditations, Dominic Pettman and Eugene Thacker explore some of the key “negative affects” – both eternal and emergent – associated with climate change, environmental destruction, and cosmic solitude. In so doing they unearth something so obvious that it has gone largely unnoticed: the question of how we should feel about climate change. Between the information gathered by planetary sensors and the simple act of breathing the air, new unsettling moods are produced for which we currently lack an adequate language. Should we feel grief over the loss of our planet? Or is the strange feeling of witnessing mass extinction an indicator that the planet was never “ours” to begin with? Sad Planets explores this relationship between our all-too-human melancholia and a more impersonal sorrow, nestled in the heart of the cosmic elements. Spanning a wide range of topics – from the history of cosmology to the “existential threat” of climate change – this book is a reckoning with the limits of human existence and comprehension. As Pettman and Thacker observe, never before have we known so much about the planet and the cosmos, and yet never before have we felt so estranged from that same planet, to say nothing of the stars beyond.

Author : Brandon Rickabaugh,J. P. Moreland
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781394195497

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The Substance of Consciousness by Brandon Rickabaugh,J. P. Moreland Pdf

A singularly powerful and rigorous argument in favor of modern substance dualism In The Substance of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism, two distinguished philosophers deliver a unique and powerful defense of contemporary substance dualism, which makes the claim that the human person is an embodied fundamental, immaterial, and unifying substance. Multidisciplinary in scope, the book explores areas of philosophy, cognitive science, neuroscience, and the sociology of mind-body beliefs. The authors present the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and rigorous non-edited work on substance dualism in the field, as well as a detailed history of how property and substance dualism have been presented and evaluated over the last 150 years. Alongside developing new and updated positive arguments for substance dualism, they also discuss key metaphysical notions and distinctions that inform the examination of substance dualism and its alternatives. Readers will also find: A thorough examination of the recent shift away from standard physicalism and the renaissance of substance dualism Comprehensive explorations of the likely future of substance dualism in the twenty-first century, including an exhaustive list of proposed research projects for substance dualists Practical discussion of new and rigorous critiques of significant physicality alternatives, including emergentism and panpsychism. Extensive treatments of philosophy of mind debates about the roles played by staunch/faint-hearted naturalism and theism in establishing or presuming methodology, epistemic priorities, and prior metaphysical commitments Perfect for professional philosophers, The Substance of Consciousness will also earn a place in the libraries of consciousness researchers, philosophical theologians, and religious studies scholars.

Author : Dr. Edgar Mitchell
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781633412804

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From Outer Space to Inner Space by Dr. Edgar Mitchell Pdf

The sixth man who walked on the moon shares his journey to the stars, into the mind, and beyond. In February 1971, as Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell hurtled Earthward through space, he was engulfed by a profound sense of universal connectedness. He intuitively sensed that his presence and that of the planet in the window were all part of a deliberate, universal process, and that the glittering cosmos itself was, in some way, conscious. The experience was so overwhelming, Mitchell knew his life would never be the same. For the next thirty-five years, he embarked on another journey, an inward exploration of the ineffable mystery of human consciousness and being. Mitchell left NASA to form the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). There he initiated research in areas of study previously neglected by mainstream science and constructed a theory that could explain not only the mysteries of consciousness, but also the psychic event—what spiritualists call a “miracle” and scientists dismiss altogether. Mitchell also created a new dyadic model of reality, revealing a self-aware universe not predetermined by the laws of physics, preordained by deities, or infinitely malleable. While human actions are generally subject to the laws of physics, these laws are also influenced by the mind. From Outer Space to Inner Space traces two remarkable journeys—one through space and one through the mind. Together they fundamentally alter the way we understand the miracle and mystery of being, and ultimately reveal humankind’s role in its own destiny. Previously published as The Way of the Explorer, this edition includes a new foreword by Avi Loeb, an afterword by Dean Radin, and a postscript chapter by the author.

Author : Edgar Mitchell
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Astronauts
ISBN : 9781442976108

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The Way of the Explorer (Easyread Large Bold Edition) by Edgar Mitchell Pdf

Astronaut Edgar Mitchell experienced a profound sense of "universal connectedness" as he returned to Earth from having walked on the moon. Since then, he has devoted his life to understanding the meaning of that experience, investigating its basis both in science and in spirituality.