Je kunt niet ontkennen dat bewustzijn zoals je dat van binnenuit ervaart en hersenactiviteit zoals je dat van buitenaf bekijkt, net zo verschillend zijn als twee dingen maar kunnen zijn. Uitleggen hoe bewustzijn ‘voortkomt uit’ of ‘identiek is aan’ hersenactiviteit wordt door velen terecht gezien als een van de grootste uitdagingen van deze tijd. De vraag of het bewustzijn en het brein al dan niet identiek aan elkaar zijn is een vraag die men vooralsnog niet heeft kunnen beantwoorden....

By combining Saturnian philosophy with Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, This book could provide readers with a structured, holistic approach to living a disciplined and purpose-driven life that balances personal growth with larger societal influences. In an era defined by rapid change and instant gratification, the principles embodied by Saturn—discipline, responsibility, structure, and long-term thinking—offer a profound counterbalance. As we reflect on the insights presented ...

Why are we here? What's the point of existence? For those who are unsatisfied by the answers of traditional religion, and equally by the lack of answers from atheism, Philip Goff opens up a path between the two. He argues for cosmic purpose: the idea that the universe is directed towards certain goals, such as the emergence of intelligent life.

In this, her most famous book, Weil reflects on the importance of religious and political social structures in the life of the individual.

In this remarkable book, regarded by Russell as one of the most important of his career, he argues that power is man's ultimate goal and is, in its many guises, the single most important element in the development of any society.

'Barthes' purpose is to tear away masks and demystify the signs, signals and symbols of the language of mass culture' The TimesIn this magnificent and often surprising collection of essays Barthes explores the myths of mass culture.

Considering the incompatibility of civilization and individual happiness, the author focuses on what he perceives to be one of society's greatest dangers; 'civilized' sexual morality, he asks, does repression compromise our chances of happiness?

Keeping Faith is a rich, moving and deeply personal collection of essays from one of the leading African American intellectuals of our age. Drawing upon the traditions of Western philosophy and modernity, Cornel West critiques structures of power and oppression as they operate within American society and provides a way of thinking about human dignity and difference afresh.