Views Of Nature And Dualism

Author : Thomas John Hastings,Knut-Willy Sæther
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783031429026

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Views of Nature and Dualism by Thomas John Hastings,Knut-Willy Sæther Pdf

In the face of the anthropogenic threats to the singular planetary habitat we share with other human beings and non-human species, humanities scholars feel a renewed sense of urgency 1) to acknowledge the ways our species has funded particular histories of environmental exploitation, alienation, and collapse, 2) to unpack inherited assumptions that impact our views of nature and interspecies relations, and 3) to suggest ways of thinking and acting that seek to repair the damage and promote mutual flourishing for all of earth inhabitants. This volume brings together scholars in philosophy, theology, and religion who take up this urgent ethical task from a broad range of perspectives and locations.

Author : John Clark Murray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Dualism
ISBN : PRNC:32101050233590

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The Dualistic Conception of Nature by John Clark Murray Pdf

Author : Douglas A. Vakoch,Sam Mickey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781351682398

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Women and Nature? by Douglas A. Vakoch,Sam Mickey Pdf

Women and Nature? Beyond Dualism in Gender, Body, and Environment provides a historical context for understanding the contested relationships between women and nature, and it articulates strategies for moving beyond the dualistic theories and practices that often frame those relationships. In 1974, Françoise d’Eaubonne coined the term "ecofeminism" to raise awareness about interconnections between women’s oppression and nature’s domination in an attempt to liberate women and nature from subordination. Since then, ecofeminism has attracted scholars and activists from various disciplines and positions to assess the relationship between the cultural human and the natural non-human through gender reconsiderations. The contributors to this volume present critical and constructive perspectives on ecofeminism throughout its history, from the beginnings of ecofeminism in the 1970s through to contemporary and emerging developments in the field, drawing on animal studies, postcolonialism, film studies, transgender studies, and political ecology. This interdisciplinary and international collection of essays demonstrates the ongoing relevance of ecofeminism as a way of understanding and responding to the complex interactions between genders, bodies, and the natural environment. It will be of great interest to students and scholars of ecofeminism as well as those involved in environmental studies and gender studies more broadly.

Author : McGill University. Dept. of Philosophy,John Clark Murray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Dualism
ISBN : 0665897804

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The Dualistic Conception of Nature [microform] by McGill University. Dept. of Philosophy,John Clark Murray Pdf

Author : Niall McLaren
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781000457230

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Natural Dualism and Mental Disorder by Niall McLaren Pdf

This book presents an integrative, dualist model of mental disorder for psychiatry, as a counter to the so-called "biomedical" approach that dominates the field today. Starting with the humanist concept that mental disorder is real, it uses a computational approach to build a genuinely bio-psycho-social model. This shows that mental disorder is primarily psychological in nature, not biological. The historical background extends as far as Descartes, and proceeds via some of the revolutionary thinkers who have shaped modern society. In particular, it builds on the work of George Boole, Alan Turing and Claude Shannon to construct a radically new concept of the mind as a real, informational space which, for better off for worse, can malfunction. It extends this idea to build models of personality, of personality disorder, and then of mental disorder. Finally, the concepts are tested against a variety of themes from other fields to show its generality. Based in the philosophy of science and of mind, this work represents a radical departure from anything in the history of psychiatry. Its purpose is to provide a formal, articulated model of mental disorder to fill the theoretical void at the core of modern psychiatry. This book is written for medical students and recent graduates, for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and, broadly, anybody with an interest in human affairs, such as philosophy, politics and other related fields.

Author : Richard Zindell
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781463420734

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The Fundamental Duality of Nature by Richard Zindell Pdf

Every generation marvels at the complexity of our universe. Each of us has to decide whether present scientific theories adequately explains the way nature works and how the panoramic view of the heavens on display each night came to be. The ongoing discovery of new data from more precise instrumentation, forces ongoing change to all current theories. We need to take a closer look at exactly what nature has to work with. All that our senses allow us to experience comes from the interactions of nature's fundamental duality.

Author : Andrea Lavazza,Howard Robinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781136682407

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Contemporary Dualism by Andrea Lavazza,Howard Robinson Pdf

Ontological materialism, in its various forms, has become the orthodox view in contemporary philosophy of mind. This book provides a variety of defenses of mind-body dualism, and shows (explicitly or implicitly) that a thoroughgoing ontological materialism cannot be sustained. The contributions are intended to show that, at the very least, ontological dualism (as contrasted with a dualism that is merely linguistic or epistemic) constitutes a philosophically respectable alternative to the monistic views that currently dominate thought about the mind-body (or, perhaps more appropriately, person-body) relation.

Author : Amit Goswami
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461512271

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The Physicists’ View of Nature, Part 1 by Amit Goswami Pdf

This book is designed as a textbook for students who need to fulfil their science requirements. Part I explores classical physics from its beginnings with Descartes, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton, to the relativity theories of Einstein. Special emphasis is given to the development of the objective, materialist, and deterministic worldview of classical physics. The influence of Newtonian physics on other fields of science and on society is emphasized. Finally, some of the problems with the worldview of classical physics are discussed and a preview of quantum physics is given.

Author : Val Plumwood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134916696

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Feminism and the Mastery of Nature by Val Plumwood Pdf

Two of the most important political movements of the late twentieth century are those of environmentalism and feminism. In this book, Val Plumwood argues that feminist theory has an important opportunity to make a major contribution to the debates in political ecology and environmental philosophy. Feminism and the Mastery of Nature explains the relation between ecofeminism, or ecological feminism, and other feminist theories including radical green theories such as deep ecology. Val Plumwood provides a philosophically informed account of the relation of women and nature, and shows how relating male domination to the domination of nature is important and yet remains a dilemma for women.

Author : Richard Fumerton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781107292628

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Knowledge, Thought, and the Case for Dualism by Richard Fumerton Pdf

The relationship between mind and matter, mental states and physical states, has occupied the attention of philosophers for thousands of years. Richard Fumerton's primary concern is the knowledge argument for dualism - an argument that proceeds from the idea that we can know truths about our existence and our mental states without knowing any truths about the physical world. This view has come under relentless criticism, but here Fumerton makes a powerful case for its rehabilitation, demonstrating clearly the importance of its interconnections with a wide range of other controversies within philosophy. Fumerton analyzes philosophical views about the nature of thought and the relation of those views to arguments for dualism, and investigates the connection between a traditional form of foundationalism about knowledge, and a foundationalist view about thought that underlies traditional arguments for dualism. His book will be of great interest to those studying epistemology and the philosophy of mind.

Author : M. Ramutsindela
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1402028423

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Parks and People in Postcolonial Societies by M. Ramutsindela Pdf

Against the background of colonial and postcolonial experiences, this volume shows that power relations and stereotypes embedded in the original Western idea of a national park are a continuing reality of contemporary national and transnational parks. The volume seeks to dispel the myth that colonial beliefs and practices in protected areas have ended with the introduction of ‘new’ nature conservation policies and practices. It explores this continuity against the backdrop of the development of the national park idea in the West, and its trajectories in colonial and postcolonial societies, particularly southern Africa. This volume analyses the dynamic relations between people and national parks and assesses these in southern Africa against broader experiences in postcolonial societies. It draws examples from a broad range of situations and places. It reinserts issues of prejudices into contemporary national park systems, and accounts for continuities and interruptions in national parks ideals in different contexts. Its interpretation of material transcends the North-South divide. This volume is accessible to readers from different academic backgrounds. It is of special interest to academics, policymakers and Non-Governmental Organisations. This book can also be used as prescribed or reference material in courses taught at university.

Author : William R. Uttal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135608606

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Dualism by William R. Uttal Pdf

Directed to scholars and senior-level graduate students, this book is an iconoclastic survey of the history of dualism and its impact on contemporary cognitive psychology. It argues that much of modern cognitive or mentalist psychology is built upon a cryptodualism--the idea that the mind and brain can be thought of as independent entities. This dualism pervades so much of society that it covertly influences many aspects of modern science, particularly psychology. To support the argument, the history of dualism is extended over 100,000 years--from the Paleolithic times until modern philosophical and psychological thinking. The questions regarding this topic that are answered in the book are: 1) Does dualism influence the scientific theories of psychology? 2) If so, should dualism be put aside in the search for a more objective analysis of human mentation?

Author : Richard A. Fumerton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : PHILOSOPHY
ISBN : 1461945038

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Knowledge, Thought, and the Case for Dualism by Richard A. Fumerton Pdf

"The relationship between mind and matter, mental states and physical states, has occupied the attention of philosophers for thousands of years. Richard Fumerton's primary concern is the knowledge argument for dualism - an argument that proceeds from the idea that we can know truths about our existence and our mental states without knowing any truths about the physical world. This view has come under relentless criticism, but here Fumerton makes a powerful case for its rehabilitation, demonstrating clearly the importance of its interconnections with a wide range of other controversies within philosophy. Fumerton analyzes philosophical views about the nature of thought and the relation of those views to arguments for dualism, and investigates the connection between a traditional form of foundationalism about knowledge, and a foundationalist view about thought that underlies traditional arguments for dualism. His book will be of great interest to those studying epistemology and the philosophy of mind"--

Author : Jonathan J. Loose,Angus J. L. Menuge,J. P. Moreland
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781119375265

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The Blackwell Companion to Substance Dualism by Jonathan J. Loose,Angus J. L. Menuge,J. P. Moreland Pdf

A groundbreaking collection of contemporary essays from leading international scholars that provides a balanced and expert account of the resurgent debate about substance dualism and its physicalist alternatives. Substance dualism has for some time been dismissed as an archaic and defeated position in philosophy of mind, but in recent years, the topic has experienced a resurgence of scholarly interest and has been restored to contemporary prominence by a growing minority of philosophers prepared to interrogate the core principles upon which past objections and misunderstandings rest. As the first book of its kind to bring together a collection of contemporary writing from top proponents and critics in a pro-contra format, The Blackwell Companion to Substance Dualism captures this ongoing dialogue and sets the stage for rigorous and lively discourse around dualist and physicalist accounts of human persons in philosophy. Chapters explore emergent, Thomistic, Cartesian, and other forms of substance dualism—broadly conceived—in dialogue with leading varieties of physicalism, including animalism, non-reductive physicalism, and constitution theory. Loose, Menuge, and Moreland pair essays from dualist advocates with astute criticism from physicalist opponents and vice versa, highlighting points of contrast for readers in thematic sections while showcasing today’s leading minds engaged in direct debate. Taken together, essays provide nuanced paths of introduction for students, and capture the imagination of professional philosophers looking to expand their understanding of the subject. Skillfully curated and in touch with contemporary science as well as analytic theology, The Blackwell Companion to Substance Dualism strikes a measured balanced between advocacy and criticism, and is a first-rate resource for researchers, scholars, and students of philosophy, theology, and neuroscience.

Author : Kevin Corcoran
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801027802

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Rethinking Human Nature by Kevin Corcoran Pdf

Presents a new way of looking at what it means to be human, offering a convincing case that humans are more than immaterial souls or "biological computers".