Brief Peeks Beyond - Critical Essays on Metaphysics, Neuroscience, Free Will, Skepticism and Culture

This book is a multi-faceted exploration and critique of the human condition as it is presently manifested. It addresses science and philosophy, explores the underlying nature of reality, the state of our society and culture, the influence of the mainstream media, the nature of free will and a number of other topics. Each of these examinations contributes an angle to an emerging idea gestalt that challenges present mainstream views and behaviors and offers a sane alternative. The book is organized as a series of short and self-contained essays, most of which can be read in under one hour.

About the author

Bernardo Kastrup has a Ph.D. in philosophy and another in computer engineering. He has been a scientist in some of the world's foremost scientific laboratories. His main interests are metaphysics and philosophy of mind.

Summary

An incisive, original, compelling alternative to current mainstream cultural views and assumptions.

Product details

• Authors: Bernardo Kastrup, Kastrup Bernardo
• Publisher: Durnell
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2015
• EAN: 9781785350184
• ISBN: 978-1-78535-018-4
• Dimensions: 141 mm x 216 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 299 g
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Metaphysics, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Deepak Chopra; Philosophy; Reality; Science; Spirituality