Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self (The Terry Lectures Series)
Marilynne Robinson explores how modern concepts of mind shape our understanding of human nature, examining the ongoing tension between science and religion.
About This Book
Marilynne Robinson explores the tension between scientific thought and religious belief in contemporary culture.
The book investigates how modern ideas about the mind influence our understanding of human nature.
Robinson considers the implications of these ideas for the value placed on human civilization.
She draws on the Terry Lectures Series tradition to present thoughtful reflections on inwardness and selfhood.
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