Neuroscience, Psychology, and Religion by Malcolm Jeeves

Neuroscience, Psychology, and Religion by Malcolm Jeeves

Neuroscience, Psychology, and Religion is the second title published in the new Templeton Science and Religion Series. In this volume, Malcolm Jeeves and Warren S. Brown provide an overview of the relationship between neuroscience, psychology, and religion that is academically sophisticated, yet accessible to the general reader. The authors introduce key terms; thoroughly chart the histories of both neuroscience and psychology, with a particular focus on how these disciplines have interfaced religion through the ages; and explore contemporary approaches to both fields, reviewing how current science/religion controversies are playing out today. Throughout, they cover issues like consciousness, morality, concepts of the soul, and theories of mind. Their examination of topics like brain imaging research, evolutionary psychology, and primate studies show how recent advances in these areas can blend harmoniously with religious belief, since they offer much to our understanding of humanity's place in the world. Jeeves and Brown conclude their comprehensive and inclusive survey by providing an interdisciplinary model for shaping the ongoing dialogue. Sure to be of interest to both academics and curious intellectuals, Neuroscience, Psychology, and Religion addresses important age-old questions and demonstrates how modern scientific techniques can provide a much more nuanced range of potential answers to those questions.

Warren S. Brown is director of the Travis Institute for Biopsychosocial Research and professor of psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California.

Malcolm Jeeves is emeritus professor at the University of St. Andrews School of Psychology, Scotland. He was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1992 for his services to science and psychology. He is a leading experimental neurophysiologist, former chairman of the International Neuropsychological Symposium, and the author of several books dealing with the integration of science and faith.

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ISBN 13	9781599471471
ISBN 10	1599471477
Title	Neuroscience, Psychology, and Religion
Author	Malcolm Jeeves
Series	Templeton Science And Religion Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Templeton Foundation Press,U.S.
Year published	2009-03-01
Number of pages	168
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