1.06: The Enlightenment
Resources relating to Module 6, “The Enlightenment” of the u3a course “Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality.
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Resources relating to Module 6, “The Enlightenment” of the u3a course “Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality.
Read MorePosted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Apr 20, 2023 | Blog Post, Life together |
Many of the ideas that we take for granted in “the West” today first saw the light of day in the 17th and 18th Centuries – a period known as “the Age of Reason”. But in today’s troubled world, these ideas are under threat politically, and questioned academically.
Read MorePosted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Apr 19, 2023 | Reflections |
Five lessons from my professional life prompt a research proposal to study the influence of dominant narratives and tribalism in international relations.
Read MorePosted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Apr 6, 2023 | Life together |
As our world becomes more interconnected and interdependent, it’s crucial that we embrace diverse perspectives and foster genuine collaboration across cultures. A “West is Best” attitude has long dominated international relations, but a growing body of evidence from fields like anthropology, neuroscience, history, and political science calls for a reevaluation.
An international interdisciplinary academic study can bring together scholars from diverse fields and cultural backgrounds to challenge the “West is Best” narrative and explore alternative viewpoints. By incorporating insights from experts like Iain McGilchrist, Geoffrey Vickers, Eric Wolf, Hugo Mercier, and Bill Isaacs, this study can foster greater understanding, challenge biases, and promote collaboration across cultures and disciplines.
In these challenging times, let’s move beyond outdated attitudes and work together to build a more inclusive and cooperative world for all.
Read MorePosted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Mar 12, 2023 | Science |
The roots of modern science reach backwards in time to before the great age of Greek and Hellenistic learning, and spread across Europe, Islamic empires, India and China. This article will review how the ideas of the Medieval and Renaissance periods nourished those roots.
This page contains links to resources used for Module 5 of the Shepway u3a course in Science, Philosophy and Spirituality
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