Science, Philosophy, & Spirituality — Season 2
Home Page for Season 2 of the u3a course on Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality
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Issue: Science and understanding
Glimpses of Change: Navigating the Currents of Human History and Thought
Summary of a year’s reflection and discussion about the dynamic and evolving nature of human understanding and its impact on the world. This article has links to the summaries produced for each of the twelve topics.
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The Human Impact: How We are Shaping the World
We humans are having such an impact on our planet, that an inter-disciplinary research group is proposing to name our current geological period the “Anthropocene”. This post looks at why that is, the challenges it creates for humanity, and some of the questions it raises about the historical events and ideas that have brought us to this point.
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1.09: The Embodied Mind
This page contains resources from a module that reviews our latest understanding of the human mind – the embodied mind perspective. This paradigm offers a fresh understanding of how our minds work, highlighting the inseparable relationship between our bodies, experiences, and cognition. It recognizes that our thinking, perception, and even consciousness are not solely products of our brains, but emerge from the dynamic interactions between our bodies, sensory experiences, and the world around us. This perspective invites us to explore the profound impact of our embodied nature on our everyday lives, shaping how we perceive, understand, and engage with the world.
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The Search for Reality
In ‘The Search for Reality,’ we embark on a fascinating journey through key milestones in scientific naturalism—from ancient philosophy to modern physics. Yet, the article goes beyond the physical universe to ponder the intricate social world and the environment, urging us to reconsider our worldview for the future of our earthly home.
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