Psychology aims to give us a scientific account of how the mind works. But what does it mean to have a science of the mental, and what sort of picture of the mind emerges from our best psychological theories? This book addresses these philosophical puzzles in a way that is accessible to readers with little or no background in psychology or neuroscience. Using clear and detailed case studies and drawing on up-to-date empirical research, it examines perception and action, the link between at...

"In language totally fresh and jargon-free, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche distills the wisdom of many centuries. Simple as it is profound, his book bears reading many times."—Peter Conradi, author of Iris Murdoch: A Life and Going BuddhistStrengthening, calming, and stabilizing the mind is the essential first step in accomplishing nearly any goal. Growing up American with a Tibetan twist, Sakyong Mipham talks to Westerners as no one can: in idiomatic English wit...

**"An ambitious and meticulous foray into the nature of being." -- The Boston GlobeA landmark exploration of the relationship between emotion and reason**Since Descartes famously proclaimed, "I think, therefore I am," science has often overlooked emotions as the source of a person’s true being. Even modern neuroscience has tended, until recently, to concentrate on the cognitive aspects of brain function, disregarding emotions. This attitude began to change with the publicat...

Written by famous writer David Hume, the present book titled 'An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding' was first published in the year 1748. This was appreeciated by famous socio-economic thinker Immanuel Kant and has been regarded as a classic in modern philosophical literature.

Two New York Times–bestselling authors unveil new research showing what meditation can really do for the brain.In the last twenty years, meditation and mindfulness have gone from being kind of cool to becoming an omnipresent Band-Aid for fixing everything from your weight to your relationship to your achievement level. Unveiling here the kind of cutting-edge research that has made them giants in their fields, Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson show us the...

The quintessential guide to yoga assisting and hands-on teaching, Yoga Adjustments introduces the art and practice of providing yoga assists to yoga students. Addressing one of the most important topics in the yoga field, expert yoga instructor and best-selling author Mark Stephens covers the philosophy of yoga practice, the sensibilities of touch in teaching yoga and improving alignment, the seven principles of hands-on yoga teaching, and the twenty-five most effective methods of...

In "Mystics and Saints of Islam," Claud Field offers a profound exploration of the spiritual landscape of Islamic mysticism, or Sufism, through the lives of its most revered practitioners. Field's literary style transcends mere biography; he intricately weaves historical narratives with rich theological insights, illustrating how these figures embody the pursuit of divine love and inner enlightenment. The book contextualizes its subjects within the broader arc of Islamic tradition, reflect...

In "Cosmic Consciousness," Alexander J. McIvor-Tyndall explores the intricate relationship between human consciousness and the cosmos, delving into philosophical, spiritual, and scientific dimensions. Blending a poetic literary style with rigorous intellectual inquiry, McIvor-Tyndall examines historical perspectives on consciousness, incorporating insights from mysticism, Eastern philosophies, and modern psychology. The text situates itself within the broader context of 19th and early 20th...

This dictionary contains more than 1000 selections from over 100 of Russell's books and articles. It serves as an introduction to Russell's brilliance in analysis, argument, and exposition which develops a clear notion of his method of approach, his fundamental principles and many of his leading ideas. Found here are definitions and terms reflected in the topics of mind, matter and morals.

Lexicon of the Mouth surveys the oral cavity as the central channel by which self and surrounding are brought into relation. Questions of embodiment and agency, attachment and loss, incorporation and hunger, locution and the non-sensical are critically examined. In doing so, LaBelle emphasizes the mouth as a vital conduit for negotiating "the foundational narrative of proper speech." Lexicon of the Mouth aims for a viscous, poetic and resonant discourse of subjectivity, d...

By writing this book, it was my intention to present anecdotal events occurring on a daily basis which play a role in shaping our world. Ideas and scenarios presented may be well known and expounded to us many times by different authors. Hopefully, Some Observations of the Human Kind is a useful reference for the reader that merges so many of these important ideas into one tidy, little book of wisdom. Referring to actual examples, I have shown that the world in which we live can be shaped by ...

The most important ingredient in life is honesty. None of us are perfect yet life is not about perfect. It is about falling down, getting up, and trying again. This book takes some of the wrappers off to see what's inside. Life is inviting us all to do the same.In 2001 I was fortunate enough to play King Lear in Shakespeare's play. It finishes with the line 'Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say'. This is not easy. It is very difficult to speak the truth when all around are ...