Coming to Mind - The Soul and Its Body

How should we speak of bodies and souls? Drawing on new and classical understandings of perception, consciousness, memory, agency, and creativity, this book frames a convincing argument for a dynamic and integrated self capable of language, thought, discovery, caring, and love.

About the author

Lenn E. Goodman is professor of philosophy and Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Vanderbilt University. His books include" Creation and Evolution;" "Islamic Humanism"; "In Defense of Truth"; "Jewish and Islamic Philosophy: Crosspollinations in the Classic Age"; "Avicenna"; "On Justice"; and "Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself." He lives in Nashville, TN. D. Gregory Caramenico is an independent scholar and researcher in New York City.

Summary

How should we speak of bodies and souls? Drawing on new and classical understandings of perception, consciousness, memory, agency, and creativity, this book frames a convincing argument for a dynamic and integrated self capable of language, thought, discovery, caring, and love.

Product details

• Authors: D. Gregory Caramenico, Dennis Gregory Caramenico, Lenn E. Goodman, Lenn E. Caramenico Goodman, Lenn Evan Goodman, Goodman Lenn E.
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.01.2014
• EAN: 9780226061061
• ISBN: 978-0-226-06106-1
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; PHILOSOPHY / Religious, RELIGION / Philosophy, Philosophy of religion