Brain Science Podcast Episode 81 marks the return of philosopher Patricia Churchland, who was first interviewed back in Episode 55. This conversation with BSP host Dr Ginger Campbell focuses on her latest book, Braintrust: What Neuroscience Tells Us about Morality. We discuss the historical background and contrast Churchland’s approach to that of Sam Harris in [...]
Continue Reading...Faith is not a leap in the dark; it’s the exact opposite. It’s a commitment based on evidence… It is irrational to reduce all faith to blind faith and then subject it to ridicule. That provides a very anti-intellectual and convenient way of avoiding intelligent discussion.” John Lennox Veritas Forums are university events [...]
Continue Reading...Quantum Leap: How John Polkinghorne Found God in Science and Religion by Dean Nelson View all my reviews Quantum Leap: How John Polkinghorne Found God in Science and Religion by Dean Nelson, Karl Giberson Paperback, 192 pages Published September 1st 2011 by Lion UK ISBN 0745954014 (ISBN13: 9780745954011) The Revd Dr. John [...]
Continue Reading...What Is Zen? by Alan Wilson Watts View all my reviews What Is Zen? by Alan Wilson Watts A fervent, lifelong student of Zen, Alan Watts shows us that it is both an experience – a singular, powerful moment of realization – and a simple way of life, with an awareness that affects every [...]
Continue Reading...She was his girl; he was her boyfriend She be his wife; take him as her husband A surprise on the way, any day, any day One healthy little giggling dribbling baby boy The wise men came three made their way To shower him with love While he lay in the hay Shower him with [...]
Continue Reading...It’s Christmas Eve here just west of the International Date Line. I want to wish everyone a happy, safe and blessed Christmas enjoyed with the ones who are most precious to you! O Holy Night O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth. Long [...]
Continue Reading...Jung- The Key Ideas: Teach Yourself by Ruth Snowden View all my reviews
Continue Reading...From the Science Show on Australia’s ABC Radio National. Professor Stick describes his dealings with editors after their request to publish his writing. Listen here.
Continue Reading...Aping Mankind: Neuromania, Darwinitis and the Misrepresentation of Humanity Author(s): Raymond Tallis ISBN: 1844652726 ISBN-13: 9781844652723 Publication Date: 30 Jun 2011 Pages: 400 (234 x 156mm) Format: Hardback In a devastating critique Raymond Tallis exposes the exaggerated claims made for the ability of neuroscience and evolutionary theory to explain human consciousness, behaviour, culture and [...]
Continue Reading...Where the Conflict Really Lies: Science, Religion, and Naturalism (Emeritus Professor Alvin Plantinga) ISBN13: 9780199812097 ISBN10: 0199812098 Oxford University Press, Hardback, 376 pages (Nov 2011) This book is a long-awaited major statement by a pre-eminent analytic philosopher, Alvin Plantinga, on one of our biggest debates — the compatibility of science and religion. The last twenty [...]
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