Metaphors Of Conciousness

Author : Ronald S. Valle,Rolf von Eckartsberg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461338024

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Metaphors of Conciousness by Ronald S. Valle,Rolf von Eckartsberg Pdf

As we move into the 1980s, there is an increasing awareness that our civilization is going through a profound cultural transformation. At the heart of this transformation lies what is often called a "paradigm shift"-a dramatic change in the thoughts, perceptions, and values which form a particular vision of reality. The paradigm that is now shifting comprises a large number of ideas and values that have dominated our society for several hundred years; values that have been associated with various streams of Western culture, among them the Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century, The Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution. They include the belief in the scientific method as the only valid approach to knowledge, the split between mind and matter, the view of nature as a mechanical system, the view of life in society as a competitive struggle for survival, and the belief in unlimited material progress to be achieved through economic and technological growth. All these ideas and values are now found to be severely limited and in need of radical revision.

Author : Ronald S. Valle,Rolf von Eckartsberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:906358226

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Metaphors of Consciousness by Ronald S. Valle,Rolf von Eckartsberg Pdf

Author : Karen Seymour
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1728629063

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Natural Metaphor by Karen Seymour Pdf

On a quest for the roots of intelligence, Natural Metaphor: The Intelligent Evolution of Consciousness is both timely and timeless. Sourcing its inspiration in nature, both around and within us, Natural Metaphor draws from the scientific and theoretical insights that explain nature's form and dynamics, while deferring to the mystical seers who speak of its substance. As science probes ever deeper into the mysteries and complexities of the universe and its denizens, an underlying, unifying pattern emerges from beneath the sheath of outward disparity. This pattern is transcendent enough to reconcile the seeming opposition between science, with its meticulous observation of forms and processes, and spirituality, with its inwardly penetrating nature. Natural Metaphor crosses the bridge between diversity of form and the singular condition which underlies it, revealing all formal variations to be physically enacted metaphors of a single, indissoluble wholeness. While endlessly variable in contour and capacity, each participant in the ongoing project of manifestation is bound to every other by universal laws that are common to all. Beyond these all-inclusive principles, however, are higher laws, intelligently constructed, that emerge with each evolutionary venture into novelty and complexity, but which are still circumscribed by the same foundational parameters. Although not currently numbered among the primary forces of the universe, intelligence offers its subtle guidance at even the most elementary levels of complexity and evolution. Disclosing its adaptive logic through the physical vehicles it fashions and inhabits; the interactions that enjoin those forms into complex systems; and even the language that allows explicit disclosure of form's inner experience, intelligence is as paramount to evolution as physical law. Its function is to create the structure that is necessary to convey its ineffable foundation on an embodied journey through event and experience, whispering the same secret with a multitude of voices--that of their origin, consciousness itself.

Author : David E. Leary
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1994-07-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0521421527

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Metaphors in the History of Psychology by David E. Leary Pdf

Arguing that psychologists and their predecessors have invariably relied on metaphors in articulation, the contributors to this volume offer a new "key" to understanding a critically important area of human knowledge by specifying the major metaphors.

Author : Bob Samples
Publisher : Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : UOM:39015000651524

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The Metaphoric Mind by Bob Samples Pdf

Author : William M. Indich
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 8120812514

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Consciousness in Advaita Vedanta by William M. Indich Pdf

The nature of consciouness or human awareness is one of the problems of perennial concern to philosphers and psychologists alike. Here is a systematic critical and comparative study the nature of human awareness according to the most influential school of classical Indian thought. After introducing the Advaita Philosophical system and indicating the place of consciouness in this system the author presents a detailed discussion of the Advaitin`s unique non-dual understanding of man`s basic intelligence. He continues with and analysis of the Advaitin`s hierarchical vision of waking dream and dreamless sleep experience and compares this analysi,

Author : Jill M. Kress
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781136711282

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The Figure of Consciousness by Jill M. Kress Pdf

First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Stanislaw Ossowski
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0415176182

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Class Structure in the Social Consciousness by Stanislaw Ossowski Pdf

First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Max Velmans
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134835416

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The Science of Consciousness by Max Velmans Pdf

Psychology students are fascinated by consciousness but often find the topic puzzling. This is probably because there are different ways within the discipline to approach it. In The Science of Consciousness, top researchers from each of the three main areas of study introduce their angle and lead the student through the basic debates and research to date, ending with suggestions for further reading. Max Velmans has structured this collection especially for use as a base for a course of lectures or seminars on consciousness. The Science of Consciousness will rapidly become known as the best student text in this field for undergraduates, graduates and lecturers.

Author : Ralph Metzner
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781626256217

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Ecology of Consciousness by Ralph Metzner Pdf

Who are we, really? In The Ecology of Consciousness, a Harvard scholar and pioneer in the field of consciousness studies—well known for his groundbreaking psychedelic research with Ram Dass and Timothy Leary—presents an expansive work culminating decades of research in Eastern philosophy, shamanism, and more to guide you along the path of true consciousness and transformation. Questions surrounding consciousness have intrigued humankind throughout time, and have been addressed through a wide range of perspectives and traditions. From age-old philosophies to New Age spirituality, consciousness—and its various forms—has been the topic of much contemplation. This unique book is a comprehensive exploration that covers a wide range of disciplines and subjects within the framework of psychospiritual and consciousness studies. The Ecology of Consciousness revives ancient alchemical knowledge, spiritual traditions, and thoughtful theories about consciousness—drawing on ancient Eastern philosophy, shamanism, mythology, and others sources, and covering topics such as personal growth and reincarnation—to give you an expansive foundation for self-inquiry and transformation. Written by a leading authority, this book will give you a deeper understanding of consciousness, show you how to access your own spiritual intelligence, teach you about shamanic and alchemical traditions and connect them to healing practices of today. With this consciousness-expanding book, you’ll explore the human life cycle from a spiritual perspective, reflect on your own personal journey, and discover which pathway guides your life purpose for your ultimate fulfillment, growth, and well-being.

Author : Larry Farwell
Publisher : 1st World Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1999-10-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 188747224X

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How Consciousness Commands Matter by Larry Farwell Pdf

This book will inspire you to question what you've heard from the scientific experts about how the universe works and what role we play in it. For centuries, science has believed that matter is king, and the job of scientist is to measure interactions of matter, not consciousness. Based on revolutionary new developments in physics and neuroscience, including his own groundbreaking research, Dr. Farwell challenges this view. Using impeccable scientific techniques, he has proven in the laboratory that consciousness plays a commanding role in the universe. Dr. Larry Farwell (Bio) Dr. Larry Farwell is a Harvard educated former Harvard faculty member who is currently chief scientist of the Human Brain Research Laboratory. As a neuroscientist, he has conducted and published pioneering research on the interaction of consciousness and matter at the quantum-mechanical level. The well-known physicist Dr. George Farwell (his father) collaborated in this research. Dr. Larry Farwell invented a direct brain-to-computer communication system using electrical brain activity. He discovered the technique of Brain Fingerprinting to identify criminals and clear innocent suspects by measuring brain-wave responses to relevant words or pictures presented on a computer screen. CBS Evening News, ABC World News, CNN Headline News, the Discovery Channel, the New York Times, the Washington Post, US News and World Report, and television, radio, newspapers, and magazines throughout the world have featured Dr. Farwell and his discoveries. Dr. Farwell's personal philosophy is that anything is possible. He sees his scientific research as a process of discovering the unlimited possibilities available for human life. He believes that the goal of life is the full development and complete integration of mind, heart, body, and spirit. In addition to his BA, MA, and PhD in neuroscience, he is a qualified Transcendental Meditation teacher and has a black belt in kung fu.

Author : Stuart R. Hameroff,Alfred W. Kaszniak,David John Chalmers
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0262581817

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Toward a Science of Consciousness III by Stuart R. Hameroff,Alfred W. Kaszniak,David John Chalmers Pdf

Can there be a science of consciousness? This issue has been the focus of three landmark conferences sponsored by the University of Arizona in Tucson. The first two conferences and books have become touchstones for the field. This volume presents a selection of invited papers from the third conference. Can there be a science of consciousness? This issue has been the focus of three landmark conferences sponsored by the University of Arizona in Tucson. The first two conferences and books have become touchstones for the field. This volume presents a selection of invited papers from the third conference. It showcases recent progress in this maturing field by researchers from philosophy, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, phenomenology, and physics. It is divided into nine sections: the explanatory gap, color, neural correlates of consciousness, vision, emotion, the evolution and function of consciousness, physical reality, the timing of conscious experience, and phenomenology. Each section is preceded by an overview and commentary by the editors. Contributors Dick J. Bierman, Jeffrey Burgdorf, A. Graham Cairns-Smith, William H. Calvin, Christian de Quincey, Frank H. Durgin, Vittorio Gallese, Elizabeth L. Glisky, Melvyn A. Goodale, Richard L. Gregory, Scott Hagan, C. Larry Hardin, C. A. Heywood, Masayuki Hirafuji, Nicholas Humphrey, Harry T. Hunt, Piet Hut, Alfred W. Kaszniak, Robert W. Kentridge, Stanley A. Klein, Charles D. Laughlin, Joseph Levine, Lianggang Lou, Shimon Malin, A. David Milner, Steven Mithen, Martine Nida-Rumelin, Stephen Palmer, Jaak Panksepp, Dean Radin, Steven Z. Rapcsak, Sheryl L. Reminger, Antti Revonsuo, Gregg H. Rosenberg, Yves Rossetti, Jeffrey M. Schwartz, Jonathan Shear, Galen Strawson, Robert Van Gulick, Frances Vaughan, Franz X. Vollenweider, B. Alan Wallace, Douglas F. Watt, Larry Weiskrantz, Fred A. Wolf, Kunio Yasue, Arthur Zajonc

Author : Anders Hedman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783319529752

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Consciousness from a Broad Perspective by Anders Hedman Pdf

This volume offers an introduction to consciousness research within philosophy, psychology and neuroscience, from a philosophical perspective and with an emphasis on the history of ideas and core concepts. The book begins by examining consciousness as a modern mystery. Thereafter, the book introduces philosophy of mind and the mind-body problem, and proceeds to explore psychological, philosophical and neuroscientific approaches to mind and consciousness. The book then presents a discussion of mysterianist views of consciousness in response to what can be perceived as insurmountable scientific challenges to the problem of consciousness. As a response to mysterianist views, the next chapters examine radical approaches to rethinking the problem of consciousness, including externalist approaches. The final two chapters present the author’s personal view of the problem of consciousness. Consciousness remains a mystery for contemporary science—a mystery raising many questions. Why does consciousness persist as a mystery? Are we humans not intelligent enough to solve the riddle of consciousness? If we can solve this mystery, what would it take? What research would we need to conduct? Moreover, the mystery of consciousness prompts the larger question of how well the cognitive sciences have actually advanced our understanding of ourselves as human beings. After all, consciousness is not just a minor part of our existence. Without consciousness, we would not be human beings at all. This book aims to increase the accessibility of major ideas in the field of consciousness research and to inspire readers to contribute to the ongoing discussion of the place of consciousness in nature.

Author : D. Draaisma
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2000-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0521650240

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Metaphors of Memory by D. Draaisma Pdf

First published in 2000, this book explores the metaphors used by philosophers and psychologists to understand memory over the centuries.

Author : Jill A. Stoddard,Niloofar Afari
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781608825318

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The Big Book of ACT Metaphors by Jill A. Stoddard,Niloofar Afari Pdf

Metaphors and exercises play an incredibly important part in the successful delivery of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These powerful tools go far in helping clients connect with their values and give them the motivation needed to make a real, conscious commitment to change. Unfortunately, many of the metaphors that clinicians use have become stale and ineffective. That’s why you need fresh, new resources for your professional library. In this breakthrough book, two ACT researchers provide an essential A-Z resource guide that includes tons of new metaphors and experiential exercises to help promote client acceptance, defusion from troubling thoughts, and values-based action. The book also includes scripts tailored to different client populations, and special metaphors and exercises that address unique problems that may sometimes arise in your therapy sessions. Several ACT texts and workbooks have been published for the treatment of a variety of psychological problems. However, no one resource exists where you can find an exhaustive list of metaphors and experiential exercises geared toward the six core elements of ACT. Whether you are treating a client with anxiety, depression, trauma, or an eating disorder, this book will provide you with the skills needed to improve lives, one exercise at a time. With a special foreword by ACT cofounder Steven C. Hayes, PhD, this book is a must-have for any ACT Practitioner.