Description |
xviii, 158 pages ; 21 cm |
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regular print |
Series |
Terry lecture series |
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Terry lectures.
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Contents |
Contents: Introduction -- On human nature -- The strange history of altruism -- The Freudian self -- Thinking again |
Summary |
Explores the tension between science and religion and reveals how our concept of mind determines how we understand and value human nature and human civilization |
Analysis |
Philosophy, Modern |
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Philosophy, Modern - 21st century |
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Religion and science |
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Religion and science - 21st century |
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Thought and thinking |
Notes |
Essays from the lectures delivered at Yale University, the Dwight Harrington Terry Foundation |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Consciousness.
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Mind and body.
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Philosophy, Modern.
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Religion and science.
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Self (Philosophy)
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Thought and thinking.
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Author |
Dwight Harrington Terry Foundation.
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LC no. |
2009044020 |
ISBN |
0300145187 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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9780300145182 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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