Exploring profound questions about consciousness, compassion, and the mind, this book chronicles a historic dialogue between prominent Western scientists and the Dalai Lama. It delves into topics such as the potential for computers to possess consciousness and the development of compassion, while also examining the emergence of consciousness in human embryos. The exchange of ideas highlights the intersection of science and spirituality, offering insights into the nature of the mind and the human experience.
Exploring the intersection of science and Buddhism, this book reveals how their insights into human nature can lead to significant personal and societal transformations. It delves into the ways these two disciplines complement each other, providing readers with a framework to foster meaningful change in their lives. Through this unique perspective, the author encourages a deeper understanding of self and society, advocating for a harmonious blend of scientific inquiry and spiritual wisdom.
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This book provides an accessible, readable, student-centred guide to Philosophy of Religion. Through lucid explanation, careful use of modern examples and engaging activities it leads students towards deeper understanding of all the key issues in the study of Philosophy of Religion. Key features include: - a clear overview of the key ideas and the key individuals which have influenced thinking about religion - key quotes from the significant texts, and interesting examples of philosophical debate in film and literature e.g. Woody Allen - imaginateve tasks and activities to stimulate thought and explore the key ideas in an engaging and motivating way - a critical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of particular philosophers' viewpoints - end-of-chapter key point summaries covering what readers need to know to answer exam questions on the philosophy of religion - an extensive glossary of key words and ideas - thorough referencing to enable students to follow up key ideas and quotes in independent study
This book offers penetrating insight into the nature and process of perception through a skillful interweaving of the concepts of the new physics, evolutionary biology, and cognitive psychology with the profound insights of meditative traditions. We are shown how we may go beyond the harsh and narrow limits of beliefs and habitual patterns of thought and behavior to awaken fresh perception that is fearless and compassionate, experiencing the sacredness of the ordinary world.
Co je podstatou lidské mysli? Mohou mít počítače vědomí? Můžeme se naučit soucítění? Kdy vstoupí vědomí do lidského embrya? Tyto a další otázky byly předmětem prvního velkého dialogu západních vědců s tibetským dalajlamou (1987). Tématy byly výzkum mozku a vědomí, kognitivní vědy, neurovědy, experimentální psychologie, umělá inteligence a filosofie mysli. Kniha ukazuje nejen hluboký zájem dalajlamy o současnou vědu, ale i možnosti, jimiž může buddhismus přispět k výzkumu lidské mysli.
Konference se účastnili mj. Newcomb Greenleaf, Ph.D., profesor informatiky z Kolumbijské university; Jeremy W. Hayward, Ph.D., profesor z Naropova institutu v Coloradu; Robert B. Livingston, M.D., profesor neurovědy z Kalifornské university v San Diegu; Luigi Luisi, Ph.D., profesor chemie z Federálního Polytechnického Institutu v Curychu; Eleanor Roschová Ph.D., profesorka kognitivní psychologie z Kalifornské university v Berkeley, a Francisco J. Varela, Ph.D., profesor kognitivních věd a epistemologie z Ecole Polytechnique a Institutu pro neurovědu v Paříži.
Přeložil a doslov napsal Michal Šašma.
Kniha byla přeložena rovněž do francouzštiny, němčiny, španělštiny, italštiny, japonštiny a čínštiny.
"Nejplodnější vývoj se odehrává tam, kde se střetávají dva různé myšlenkové proudy."
Werner Heisenberg
