Them and us - In Search of Wisdom

Science, Philosophy & Spirituality – Season 1

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Jul 1, 2022 |

An integrated review of what science, philosophy and spirituality contribute to our understanding and experience of the world today.
We each have a unique ‘worldview’ that is shaped by our knowledge, experiences and our beliefs. This course will provide the opportunity to examine (and possibly expand) that worldview in the light of modern scientific discoveries, critical questions posed by philosophers, and diverse beliefs revealed through spiritual traditions. It will be of particular interest to people who care about the lasting damage that humanity is causing to our home planet, and who are seeking to understand what resources the fields of science, philosophy and spirituality can offer

Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Jan 10, 2022 | Books |

In Political Tribes, Amy Chua argues that we must rediscover an identity that transcends the tribalism we see in politics today.

Faith and Science: Why getting along with each other is so hard.

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | May 5, 2021 | Blog Post, Life together |

Two prominent leaders call for cooperation to confront the challenge of both the coronavirus pandemic and the climate emergency. But to work together in harmony, we have to face up to the brute facts of our need to belong, our tendency to create “them” over against “us”, and our habit of allowing disagreement to escalate into conflict.

The Most Dangerous Animal: Human Nature and the Origins of War

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | May 4, 2021 |

Almost 200 million human beings, mostly civilians, have died in wars over the last century, and there is no end of slaughter in sight.
The Most Dangerous Animal asks what it is about human nature that makes it possible for human beings to regularly slaughter their own kind. — Amazon.co.uk

Conflicted: Why Arguments Are Tearing Us Apart and How They Can Bring Us Together

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Mar 30, 2021 | Books |

Insight and empathy spring from the clash of different perspectives. In a world where it’s easier than ever for people to share their opinions, we should be reaping the benefits of diverse views. Instead, we too often find ourselves mired in hostility or – worse – avoiding disagreement altogether. Ian Leslie argues that this is because most of us never learn how to air our differences in a way that leads to progress. – amamzon.co.uk

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