An excellent introductory reader to the debate between the two perspectives on contemporary culture, society and philosophy. Still relevant, still interesting, still accepted discourse.
This insightful exploration of the confrontational relationship of these two disciplines is a complex but necessary addition to the debate on the relevance of discussion between seemingly incompatible ideologies. With a emphasis on discovering points of contact Pannenberg successfully suggests the u
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This insightful exploration of the confrontational relationship of these two disciplines is a complex but necessary addition to the debate on the relevance of discussion between seemingly incompatible ideologies. With a emphasis on discovering points of contact Pannenberg successfully suggests the use of 'play' as a common feature of human existence across cultures and within religious rituals.
Like Harner's other anthropological investigations this best-seller is an examination of the spiritual aspects of utilising hallucinogens in religious ceremonies. Although he studied mainly among the Jivaro Indians of South America - those who gave the world ayahuasca (favoured by such emissaries o
... (continue)
Like Harner's other anthropological investigations this best-seller is an examination of the spiritual aspects of utilising hallucinogens in religious ceremonies. Although he studied mainly among the Jivaro Indians of South America - those who gave the world ayahuasca (favoured by such emissaries of the Amazon as Sting), this ground-breaking book in the tradition of Castaneda, but with verifiable research, describes the origins and contemporary practice of Shamanism.
I met Fritjof Capra at a reading for 'The Web of Life' in Hampstead Heath some years ago and we chatted .. this book was first given to me by a friend in America years earlier and I was impressed enough to use it in several courses for philosophical debate .. unfortunately, he's one of those thinker
... (continue)
I met Fritjof Capra at a reading for 'The Web of Life' in Hampstead Heath some years ago and we chatted .. this book was first given to me by a friend in America years earlier and I was impressed enough to use it in several courses for philosophical debate .. unfortunately, he's one of those thinkers whose ideas pushed the establishment into defensive mode though years later saw his arguments utilised as standard systems theory.
The Novels of Dashiell Hammett
The Maltese Falcon, The Thin Man and others .. Sam Spade .. come on, this is film noir in print .. fab stuff.
Modernism/Postmodernism
An excellent introductory reader to the debate between the two perspectives on contemporary culture, society and philosophy. Still relevant, still interesting, still accepted discourse.
Anthropology in Theological Perspective
This insightful exploration of the confrontational relationship of these two disciplines is a complex but necessary addition to the debate on the relevance of discussion between seemingly incompatible ideologies. With a emphasis on discovering points of contact Pannenberg successfully suggests the u ... (continue)
This insightful exploration of the confrontational relationship of these two disciplines is a complex but necessary addition to the debate on the relevance of discussion between seemingly incompatible ideologies. With a emphasis on discovering points of contact Pannenberg successfully suggests the use of 'play' as a common feature of human existence across cultures and within religious rituals.
The Way of the Shaman
Like Harner's other anthropological investigations this best-seller is an examination of the spiritual aspects of utilising hallucinogens in religious ceremonies. Although he studied mainly among the Jivaro Indians of South America - those who gave the world ayahuasca (favoured by such emissaries o ... (continue)
Like Harner's other anthropological investigations this best-seller is an examination of the spiritual aspects of utilising hallucinogens in religious ceremonies. Although he studied mainly among the Jivaro Indians of South America - those who gave the world ayahuasca (favoured by such emissaries of the Amazon as Sting), this ground-breaking book in the tradition of Castaneda, but with verifiable research, describes the origins and contemporary practice of Shamanism.
The Turning Point
I met Fritjof Capra at a reading for 'The Web of Life' in Hampstead Heath some years ago and we chatted .. this book was first given to me by a friend in America years earlier and I was impressed enough to use it in several courses for philosophical debate .. unfortunately, he's one of those thinker ... (continue)
I met Fritjof Capra at a reading for 'The Web of Life' in Hampstead Heath some years ago and we chatted .. this book was first given to me by a friend in America years earlier and I was impressed enough to use it in several courses for philosophical debate .. unfortunately, he's one of those thinkers whose ideas pushed the establishment into defensive mode though years later saw his arguments utilised as standard systems theory.