The Sense of Self - Perspectives from Science and Zen Buddhism (Paperback, 1st ed. 2016)

At the heart of this book is one of the most ancient and profound question philosophers, spiritual seekers, and curious individuals have pondered since the beginning of history: "Who am I?". Advances in modern science, and access to Zen tradition, have provided us with broader and richer understanding of this topic. Over the chapters the author, a psychologist and Zen master, investigates how the brain fosters a sense of an independent self, situating his research in the contexts of neuroscience, ecology, evolution, psychology, and of the principles Eastern wisdom traditions. The book explores a broad range of insights from brain science, evolutionary biology, astronomy, clinical psychology, thoughts and emotions, mental health disorders, and Zen Buddhism. This book will appeal to psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counsellors, and researchers of Eastern traditions. General readers interested in the functioning of the brain will discover practical ways to integrate fascinating new findings on an age-old question into their everyday life.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2021
First published:	2016
Authors:	Richard W. Sears
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	198
Edition:	1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-1-349-85041-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > The self, ego, identity, personality Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Cognition & cognitive psychology > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Zen Buddhism Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Zen Buddhism
LSN:	1-349-85041-1
Barcode:	9781349850419

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