Absence of mind: the dispelling of inwardness from the modern myth of the self

"One of our best contemporary writers 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." . - In this ambitious book, acclaimed writer Marilynne Robinson applies her astute intell...

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Main Author: Robinson, Marilynne 1944- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Haven [u.a.] Yale Univ. Press [2010]
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Summary:"One of our best contemporary writers 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." . - In this ambitious book, acclaimed writer Marilynne Robinson applies her astute intellect to some of the most vexing topics in the history of human thought: science, religion, and consciousness. Absence of Mind challenges postmodern atheists who crusade against religion under the banner of science
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:158 S.
ISBN:0300171471
9780300171471

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