Author: James Crabbe
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134695985
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 169

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From Soul to Self takes the reader on a fascinating journey through philosophy, theology, religious studies, and physiological sciences. Each of the essays, drawn from a number of different fields, focuses on the idea of the soul and of our sense of ourselves. A stellar line-up of authors explore the relationship between a variety of ideas that have arisen in philosophy, religion and science, each idea seeking to explain why we think that we as individuals are somehow distinct and unique. Contributors: Richard Sorabji, Anthony Kenny, Kallistos Ware, Peter Riviere, Gary Matthews, Susan Greenfield, Galen Strawson

Author: Raymond Martin
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231137443
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 402

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Raymond Martin and John Barresi trace the development of Western ideas about personal identity and reveal the larger intellectual trends, controversies, and ideas that have revolutionized the way we think about ourselves. They begin with ancient Greece, where the ideas of Plato, Aristotle, and the materialistic atomists laid the groundwork for future theories. They then discuss the ideas of the church fathers and medieval and Renaissance philosophers, including St. Paul, Origen, Augustine, Aquinas, and Montaigne. In their coverage of the emergence of a new mechanistic conception of nature in the seventeenth century, Martin and Barresi note a shift away from religious and purely philosophical notions of self and personal identity to more scientific and social conceptions, a trend that has continued to the present day. They explore modern philosophy and psychology, including the origins of different traditions within each discipline, and explain the theoretical relevance of both feminism and gender and ethnic studies and also the ways that Derrida and other recent thinkers have challenged the very idea that a unified self or personal identity even exists.

Author: Mark Edmundson
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674088204
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 296

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An ARTery Best Book of the Year An Art of Manliness Best Book of the Year In a culture that has become progressively more skeptical and materialistic, the desires of the individual self stand supreme, Mark Edmundson says. We spare little thought for the great ideals that once gave life meaning and worth. Self and Soul is an impassioned effort to defend the values of the Soul. “An impassioned critique of Western society, a relentless assault on contemporary complacency, shallowness, competitiveness and self-regard...Throughout Self and Soul, Edmundson writes with a Thoreau-like incisiveness and fervor...[A] powerful, heartfelt book.” —Michael Dirda, Washington Post “[Edmundson’s] bold and ambitious new book is partly a demonstration of what a ‘real education’ in the humanities, inspired by the goal of ‘human transformation’ and devoted to taking writers seriously, might look like...[It] quietly sets out to challenge many educational pieties, most of the assumptions of recent literary studies—and his own chosen lifestyle.” —Mathew Reisz, Times Higher Education “Edmundson delivers a welcome championing of humanistic ways of thinking and living.” —Kirkus Reviews

Author: M. James C. Crabbe
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415171175
Category : Self
Languages : en
Pages : 174

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From Soul to Self takes the reader on a fascinating journey through philosophy, theology, religious studies, and physiological sciences. Each of the essays, drawn from a number of different fields, focuses on the idea of the soul and of our sense of ourselves. A stellar line-up of authors explore the relationship between a variety of ideas that have arisen in philosophy, religion and science, each idea seeking to explain why we think that we as individuals are somehow distinct and unique. Contributors: Richard Sorabji, Anthony Kenny, Kallistos Ware, Peter Riviere, Gary Matthews, Susan Greenfield, Galen Strawson

Author: Jack Stephens
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615919331
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88

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In Soul Self: How to Tame Your Mind, Uncover Your Blueprint, and Live Your Purpose, purpose coach Jack Stephens explains, with crystal clarity, how to bring your Soul, ego-mind and body into balance and alignment, and gives wisdom seekers practical tools to make lasting change for a brighter life. Divided into three clear sections, Distinguishing Between the Ego and Soul, Finding Your True Voice, and Being Your Self: Acting On Your Soul's Direction, Soul Self offers valuable insight into how to access and embody higher states of awareness, turn knowledge into wisdom, and shift from ego-driven to Soul-guided living, creating greater happiness and prosperity. " Jack Stephens' Soul Self engaged me with wisdom I found throughout the pages. He starts off with a wonderful and instructional analogy about a horse and its rider (as it relates to your personal journey through life). Then a few pages later you get to "Pebbles: A Fable." This simple, powerful story is worth the price of admission alone. The wisdom in just these three pages will do wonders for your spiritual journey if practiced Soul Self contains very important lessons and simple yet essential practices on "what to do" when you experience conflict between the ego mind and your real Self. If you're looking for guidance about your Soul's Blueprint, or just need a reminder, you'll find helpful, confirming, and inspiring answers in Soul Self." Ken Obermeyer, author of The Journey To Joy: Reconnecting with the Real You. Welcome to a Transformative Guide to Creating the Life Your Soul Designed. How YOU can enjoy fulfillment and purpose in: Relationships Wealth Health and Energy Creativity Accomplishment May your journey of awakening bring you more joy and fulfillment, and may you gather around you those of like mind to magnify your collective wisdom and put it into action. Jack Stephens Author Soul Self, Soul Self Living, Soul, life, consciousness, awareness, meditation, psychology, self-help, personal development, purpose, meaning, ego, health, money, prosperity, spirituality, channeling, channel, guide, life coach, life coaching, therapists, new thought, empowerment, leadership, inspirational, motivational, success, life lessons, personal growth, personal transformation, self-improvement, purpose coaching, enlightenment, true self, self ----------- Similar Authors: Eckhart Tolle, Michael Bernard Beckwith, Don Miguel Ruiz, Esther Hicks, Wayne Dyer, Carolyn Myss

Author: Robert Frager
Publisher: Quest Books
ISBN: 0835630625
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 276

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Heart, Self, and Soul is the first book by a Western psychologist to explore the rich spiritual tradition of Sufism as a path for personal growth. Western psychotherapy aims largely to help us eliminate neurotic traits formed in childhood and adapt to society. In contrast, the Sufi goal is ultimately spiritual: Yes, we need to transform our negativity and be effective in the world; but beyond that, we need to reach a state of harmony with the Divine. Full of stories, poetry, meditations, journaling exercises, and colorful everyday examples, this book will open the heart, nourish the self, and quicken the soul.

Author: Merold Westphal
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253344137
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 268

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The question of the transcendence of God has traditionally been thought in terms of the difference between pantheism, which affirms that God is wholly "within" the world, and theism, which affirms that God is both "within" and "outside" the world, both immanent and transcendent. Against Heidegger's critique of onto-theology and the general postmodern concern for respecting and preserving the difference of the other, Merold Westphal seeks to rethink divine transcendence in relation to modes of human self-transcendence. Touching upon Spinoza, Hegel, Augustine, Pseudo-Dionysius, Aquinas, Barth, Kierkegaard, Levinas, Derrida, and Marion, Westphal's work centers around a critique of onto-theology, the importance of alterity, the decentered self, and the autonomous transcendental ego. Westphal's phenomenology of faith sets this book into the main currents of Continental philosophy of religion today.

Author: Albert I. Baumgartner
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004379002
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 456

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The papers in this volume were delivered at the first international colloquium by the Jacob Taubes Minerva Center for Religious Anthropology at Bar Ilan University, held in February 1995. Concepts of Self, Soul and Body are so close to the physiological layers of life that we may imagine them to be biological as well; but in fact, they are social constructs, and a source of fundamental metaphors for the classification of experience. They thus help organize the world, at the same time as they express basic human identity. They vary from culture to culture and can productively be compared and contrasted from one setting to another. We intend these papers to be a test case of the benefit to be gained from attention to Religious Anthropology.

Author: John Barresi
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134606036
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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Naturalization of the Soul charts the development of the concepts of soul and self in Western thought, from Plato to the present. It fills an important gap in intellectual history by being the first book to emphasize the enormous intellectual transformation in the eighteenth century, when the religious 'soul' was replaced first by a philosophical 'self' and then by a scientific 'mind'. The authors show that many supposedly contemporary theories of the self were actually discussed in the eighteenth century, and recognize the status of William Hazlitt as one of the most important Personal Identity theorists of the British Enlightenment, for his direct relevance to contemporary thinking. Now available in paperback, Naturaliazation of the Soul is essential reading for anyone interested in the issues at the core of the Western philosophical tradition.

Author: Michael A. Singer
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1608820491
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 198

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#1 New York Times bestseller What would it be like to free yourself from limitations and soar beyond your boundaries? What can you do each day to discover inner peace and serenity? The Untethered Soul offers simple yet profound answers to these questions. Whether this is your first exploration of inner space, or you’ve devoted your life to the inward journey, this book will transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you. You’ll discover what you can do to put an end to the habitual thoughts and emotions that limit your consciousness. By tapping into traditions of meditation and mindfulness, author and spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization. Copublished with the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) The Untethered Soul begins by walking you through your relationship with your thoughts and emotions, helping you uncover the source and fluctuations of your inner energy. It then delves into what you can do to free yourself from the habitual thoughts, emotions, and energy patterns that limit your consciousness. Finally, with perfect clarity, this book opens the door to a life lived in the freedom of your innermost being. The Untethered Soul has already touched the lives of more than a million readers, and is available in a special hardcover gift edition with ribbon bookmark—the perfect gift for yourself, a loved one, or anyone who wants a keepsake edition of this remarkable book. Visit www.untetheredsoul.com for more information.