"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. Crafted with the same care and insight as her award-winning novels, Absence of Mind…
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. Crafted with the same care and insight as her award-winning novels, Absence of Mind ch…
Covers the topics in the history of human thought - science, religion, and consciousness. This title challenges postmodern atheists who crusade against religion under the banner of science. It explores the nature of subjectivity and considers the culture in which Sigmund Freud w…
Introduction -- On human nature -- The strange history of altruism -- The Freudian self -- Thinking again.
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. Crafted with the same care and insight as her award-winning novels, Absence of Mind c…
"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. Crafted with the same care and insight as her award-winning novels, Absence of Mind…
The syllogism and the Tao -- The social origins of mind -- Living together vs. going it alone -- "Eyes in back of your head" or "Keep your eye on the ball"? -- "The bad seed" or "The other boys made him do it"? -- Is the world made up of nouns or verbs? -- "Ce n'est pas logique"…
The syllogism and the Tao -- The social origins of mind -- Living together vs. going it alone -- "Eyes in back of your head" or "Keep your eye on the ball"? -- "The bad seed" or "The other boys made him do it"? -- Is the world made up of nouns or verbs? -- "Ce n'est pas logique"…
