The Marriage of Sense and Soul - by Ken Wilber (Paperback)
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Highlights
- There is arguably no more critical and pressing topic than the relation of science and religion in the modern world.
- About the Author: Ken Wilber's first book, The Spectrum of Con-sciousness, written when he was only twenty-three, was hailed as "the most sensible, comprehensive book about consciousness since William James.
- 240 Pages
- Science, Philosophy & Social Aspects
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About the Book
Acclaimed author and spiritual leader Ken Wilber points the way to a realistic path of understanding between science and religion, unbridled by romanticism or idealism.Book Synopsis
There is arguably no more critical and pressing topic than the relation of science and religion in the modern world. Science has given us the methods for discovering truth, while religion remains the single greatest force for generating meaning. Yet the two are seen as mutually exclusive, with wrenching consequences for humanity. In The Marriage of Sense and Soul, one of today's most important philosophers brilliantly articulates how we might begin to think about science and religion in ways that allow for their reconciliation and union, on terms that will be acceptable to both camps.Ken Wilber is widely acclaimed as the foremost thinker in integrating Western psychology and the Eastern spiritual traditions. His many books have reached across disciplines and synthesized the teachings of religion, psychology, physics, mysticism, sociology, and anthropology, earning him a devoted international following. The Marriage of Sense and Soul is his most accessible work yet, aimed at guiding a general audience to the mutual accord between the spiritual, subjective world of ancient wisdom and the objective, empirical world of modern knowledge.
Wilber clearly and succinctly explores the schism between science and religion, and the impact of this "philosophical Cold War" on the fate of humanity. He systematically reviews previous attempts at integration, explaining why romantic, idealistic, and postmodern theories failed. And he demonstrates how science is compatible with certain deep features common to all of the world's major religious traditions. In pointing the way to a union between truth and meaning, Ken Wilber has created an elegant and accessible book that is breathtaking in its scope.
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There is arguably no more critical and pressing topic than the relationship between science and religion in the modern world. Science has given us the methods for discovering truth, while religion is the force that generates meaning. In The Marriage of Sense and Soul, Ken Wilber, one of today's most important philosophers, brilliantly articulates how we might begin to think about science and religion in ways that unite the spiritual, subjective world of ancient wisdom with the objective, empirical world of modern knowledge. Examining romantic, idealistic, and postmodern theories, he demonstrates how science is in fact compatible with the world's religious traditions and looks at the impact of this "philosophical Cold War" on the fate of humanity. In pointing the way to a union between truth and meaning, Ken Wilber has created an elegant, accessible book that is breathtaking in its scope and significance, and will guide readers to a more balanced, fulfilling life.About the Author
Ken Wilber's first book, The Spectrum of Con-sciousness, written when he was only twenty-three, was hailed as "the most sensible, comprehensive book about consciousness since William James. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including Grace and Grit; Sex, Ecology, Spirituality; A Brief History of Everything; and The Eye of Spirit; and his large readership has kept all of his books in print. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Philosophy & Social Aspects
Publisher: Harmony
Format: Paperback
Author: Ken Wilber
Language: English
Street Date: April 20, 1999
TCIN: 1002477007
UPC: 9780767903431
Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-1156
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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