The Sacred Neuron

Author : John Bowker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Faith and reason
ISBN : OCLC:772451434

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Author : Bowker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-02-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1850434824

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Author : John Bowker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005-02-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857716606

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The Sacred Neuron by John Bowker Pdf

Why do we think that things happen in the way that they do? Why do we think that some things are beautiful, and other things ugly? Why do we think that some things are good, and other things evil? Why do we think that some things are true, and other things false? These are old and traditional questions. In the past they have been answered by separating our emotional from our rational responses. But recent work in the neurosciences suggests that the questions now deserve very different answers. In his fascinating and original new book, John Bowker shows that reason and emotion work much more closely together in forming human opinions and judgements than has previously been supposed. This discovery has stunning implications for the increasingly dangerous relationship between different religions and cultures, and also for the human sense of God. The Sacred Neuron is a masterful survey of some key topics in science and religion, which will be sure to amaze and delight the author's many admirers. 'Whether goodness will survive modernity is one of the most urgent questions of our age. In this lucid and erudite work, John Bowker discovers the surprising outlines of an answer.' - Bryan Appleyard, author and journalist 'Never was a book more timely for the world. Just when it seems that moral absolutes have either been swept away or have staged a frightening and unyielding comeback, John Bowker steps forward to explain how we can find some sure footing in the world of aesthetic and moral ambiguities. Citing the latest scientific research and drawing on cultural references that range from Stravinsky to Bertrand Russell, and from George Orwell to John Betjeman, he offers us new insights into how we can claim something is beautiful or something is good. Then with meticulous scholarship, he traces the origin of religions in the human community and explains how and why the need for them persists. The Sacred Neuron is a seriously impressive book.' – Joan Bakewell, writer and broadcaster 'Scholarship of this quality is so rare, particularly in the domain of "science and religion". Bowker's discussion of 'truth' and its relevance to an understanding of the world's religions and the animosities between them is replete with a poignant wisdom, born of his great understanding of so many religious traditions. The Sacred Neuron is an eloquent testimony to the value of informed interdisciplinary reflection.' - John Hedley Brooke, Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion, University of Oxford 'The Sacred Neuron is a rare mixture of intellectual, religious, aesthetic and ethical history and theology, all enhanced by John Bowker's special compound of meticulous scholarship and deep faith. The book is brave and broad. Reading it mingles fascination with pleasure.' - Peter Hennessy, Attlee Professor of Contemporary History, Queen Mary, University of London 'The Sacred Neuron is one of the first books to take seriously the impact of modern neuroscience on how our perception of the external world must affect our understanding of emotion, rationality, ethics and religion. With great charm and humour, and with extraordinary breadth of scholarship, Bowker shows how religious experience might be said to have meaning in the twenty-first century. His book will become a classic.' - Mark Williams, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford

Author : Terence L. Nichols
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725224940

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The Sacred Cosmos by Terence L. Nichols Pdf

"In this careful and closely argued book, Terence Nichols presents a vigorous challenge to naturalistic thinking. We are offered the persuasive vision of a world of many-leveled richness, whose Creator is continually active within its unfolding history." --John Polkinghorne, University of Cambridge "This is a uniquely valuable work for our time. The Sacred Cosmos takes on the ambitious task of a synthesis of the contributions of contemporary science, basic Thomistic philosophy of being and the human person, and basic themes of Christian theology on God, creation, and the relations between God and the world. The author, a theologian, brings to his task an amazing background and range of competence both in contemporary science and . . . Christian theology. . . . The most valuable part of the book is the author's powerful and cogent critique of the widely influencial 'scientific naturalism' of our day, which claims the only reliable way of knowing is that of modern science, and all that exists can be explained by the evolving interaction of material elements, leaving no place for anything of the spiritual order, like the human soul, moral values, or God." --W. Norris Clarke, S.J., Fordham University "In this sensible and solid reply to scientific atheism (or 'naturalism'), Nichols charts the way for a new harmony between science and spirituality. I recommend it to anyone interested in the interaction of religion and science." --Alan Padgett, author of Science and the Study of God: A Mutuality Model for Theology and Science

Author : David Suzuki
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781553651666

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The Sacred Balance by David Suzuki Pdf

Annotation This special 10th-anniversary edition reexamines our place in the natural world in light of sweeping environmental changes and recent advances in scientific knowledge. Since The Sacred Balance was first published in 1997 global warming has become a major issue, with alarming effects being observed on all continents and in the world's oceans. Scientists have also made significant discoveries in various realms, including the state of world ecosystems, the science behind the mother/baby interaction, and the workings of the brain. In this new and extensively revised and amplified edition of his bestselling book, David Suzuki reflects on these changes and examines what they mean for our place in the world. His basic message remains the same: we are creatures of the Earth, utterly dependent on its elements, which are not just external factors, but incorporated into our very essence. All royalties from The Sacred Balance go to the David Suzuki Foundation.

Author : Stuart A Kauffman
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780465012404

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Reinventing the Sacred by Stuart A Kauffman Pdf

Consider the woven integrated complexity of a living cell after 3.8 billion years of evolution. Is it more awe-inspiring to suppose that a transcendent God fashioned the cell, or to consider that the living organism was created by the evolving biosphere? As the eminent complexity theorist Stuart Kauffman explains in this ambitious and groundbreaking new book, people who do not believe in God have largely lost their sense of the sacred and the deep human legitimacy of our inherited spirituality. For those who believe in a Creator God, no science will ever disprove that belief. In Reinventing the Sacred, Kauffman argues that the science of complexity provides a way to move beyond reductionist science to something new: a unified culture where we see God in the creativity of the universe, biosphere, and humanity. Kauffman explains that the ceaseless natural creativity of the world can be a profound source of meaning, wonder, and further grounding of our place in the universe. His theory carries with it a new ethic for an emerging civilization and a reinterpretation of the divine. He asserts that we are impelled by the imperative of life itself to live with faith and courage-and the fact that we do so is indeed sublime. Reinventing the Sacred will change the way we all think about the evolution of humanity, the universe, faith, and reason.

Author : Nicholas T. Carnevale,Michael L. Hines
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781139447836

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The NEURON Book by Nicholas T. Carnevale,Michael L. Hines Pdf

The authoritative reference on NEURON, the simulation environment for modeling biological neurons and neural networks that enjoys wide use in the experimental and computational neuroscience communities. This book shows how to use NEURON to construct and apply empirically based models. Written primarily for neuroscience investigators, teachers, and students, it assumes no previous knowledge of computer programming or numerical methods. Readers with a background in the physical sciences or mathematics, who have some knowledge about brain cells and circuits and are interested in computational modeling, will also find it helpful. The NEURON Book covers material that ranges from the inner workings of this program, to practical considerations involved in specifying the anatomical and biophysical properties that are to be represented in models. It uses a problem-solving approach, with many working examples that readers can try for themselves.

Author : Eugene E. Lemcio
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630879471

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A Man of Many Parts by Eugene E. Lemcio Pdf

This collection of essays by colleagues, former students, and friends illustrates something of the breadth and depth of subjects that have engaged the life and thought of the Reverend Doctor John Westerdale Bowker. His clerical and academic appointments in Cambridge, Lancaster, London, and North America further illustrate the integrative nature of his spiritual and intellectual way of being and acting.

Author : Gavin Flood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781405189712

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The Importance of Religion by Gavin Flood Pdf

The Importance of Religion reveals the significance of religion in modern times, showing how it provides people with meaning to their lives and helps guide them in their everyday moral choices Provides readers with a new understanding of religion, demonstrating how in its actions, texts and world views religion is enduring and vividly engages with the mystery of the world Offers striking arguments about the relationship of religion to science, art and politics Engagingly written by a highly respected scholar of religion with an international reputation

Author : David Hay
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1846424739

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The Spirit of the Child by David Hay Pdf

Spirituality is increasingly acknowledged to be an essential part of child development. David Hay argues for the inclusion of spiritual awareness as a cross-curricular element in the school syllabus to promote the development of morality and social cohesion. While culturally constructed pressures and the decline in institutional religion have led to the suppression of spiritual expression, children are, the author maintains, capable of profound and meaningful beliefs from an early age. A three-year research study into young children's spirituality and its survival value informs Hay's view that spirituality in education needs to overcome traditional approaches and should adopt a theory of spirituality that includes religion but is not confined to it. This stimulating book will encourage educators, parents and others involved in teaching children to consider new approaches to foster children's natural spiritual development.

Author : Francesco Ferraguti,Sigismund Huck,Joerg Striessnig
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889718849

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Cell Signaling and Neural Circuits in Chronic Diseases of the Central Nervous System by Francesco Ferraguti,Sigismund Huck,Joerg Striessnig Pdf

Author : David LaBerge
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781647025595

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The Neural Foundation of Experience by David LaBerge Pdf

The Neural Foundation of Experience By: David LaBerge The Neural Foundation of Experience is about neurons in the brain, and how some neurons make it possible for us to think about taking a walk in the park, and other neurons enable us to enjoy a walk in the park. Most of us are familiar with the “thinking” neurons, because they are like the “information-in and information-out” devices on the circuit board of a computer. But, unlike the computer, our brains also contain many other neurons which enable us to enjoy (savor) food, the sounds of music, and gazing at the face of a special person. These savoring neurons vibrate electrically instead of processing information. A drawing of the vibrating neuron is shown on the front cover of this book. Although this book discusses issues at the leading edge of neuroscience, the book is aimed at readers who have not taken introductory courses in biology, neuroscience, or psychology. Technical language is avoided wherever possible and I have included many illustrations to aid the understanding of ideas that may be unfamiliar to the reader.

Author : A. Joseph Ferrara,Herbert B. Huffmon
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532692987

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Some Wine and Honey for Simon by A. Joseph Ferrara,Herbert B. Huffmon Pdf

This volume celebrates the life and work of the late Simon B. Parker (1940-2006), the Harrell F. Beck Scholar of Hebrew Scripture at the School of Theology and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Boston University. Contributors Edward L. Greenstein Mark S. Smith Karel van der Toorn Steve A. Wiggins N. Wyatt Katheryn Pfisterer Darr David Marcus Herbert B. Huffmon Bernard F. Batto Tim Koch F. W. Dobbs-Allsopp Amy Limpitlaw

Author : Igor V. Tetko,Věra Kůrková,Pavel Karpov,Fabian Theis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 872 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030304935

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Artificial Neural Networks and Machine Learning – ICANN 2019: Workshop and Special Sessions by Igor V. Tetko,Věra Kůrková,Pavel Karpov,Fabian Theis Pdf

The proceedings set LNCS 11727, 11728, 11729, 11730, and 11731 constitute the proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks, ICANN 2019, held in Munich, Germany, in September 2019. The total of 277 full papers and 43 short papers presented in these proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 494 submissions. They were organized in 5 volumes focusing on theoretical neural computation; deep learning; image processing; text and time series; and workshop and special sessions.

Author : Fernando Vidal,Francisco Ortega
Publisher : Fordham University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780823276097

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Being Brains by Fernando Vidal,Francisco Ortega Pdf

Being Brains offers a critical exploration of neurocentrism, the belief that “we are our brains,” which became widespread in the 1990s. Encouraged by advances in neuroimaging, the humanities and social sciences have taken a “neural turn,” in the form of neuro-subspecialties in fields such as anthropology, aesthetics, education, history, law, sociology, and theology. Dubious but successful commercial enterprises such as “neuromarketing” and “neurobics” have emerged to take advantage of the heightened sensitivity to all things neuro. While neither hegemonic nor monolithic, the neurocentric view embodies a powerful ideology that is at the heart of some of today’s most important philosophical, ethical, scientific, and political debates. Being Brains, chosen as 2018 Outstanding Book in the History of the Neurosciences by the International Society for the History of the Neurosciences, examines the internal logic of such ideology, its genealogy, and its main contemporary incarnations.