2.01 The Roots of Western Thought
Resources from the Shepway and District u3a Science, Philosophy and Spirituality Seminar on The Roots of Western Thought: 31st January 2024.
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Perspective: Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality
Science, Philosophy, & Spirituality — Season 2
Home Page for Season 2 of the u3a course on Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality
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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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1.12: The Anthropocene
Homo Sapiens has been hugely successful as a species. We may have evolved from other animals, but with the development of self-aware consciousness, we’ve transcended the limits of purely biological evolution. Through our unique abilities we’ve created the Anthropocene epoch on earth, full of amazing technological and artistic achievements. But in the process, we’ve brought about a crisis that threatens the planet with serious damage and our own species with extinction. Where can we find the wisdom to respond to this predicament?
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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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