Selected Essays 1934-1943
I imagine that quite a number of readers will be familiar with the work of the great French philosopher Simone Weil (1909 – 1943) who…… Read More »
Book Reviews
DANGEROUS MYSTIC
When the distinguished scholar of Christian Mysticism, Bernard McGinn, arrived at London's Heathrow airport in the 1980s, he was asked by the Immigration Officer why…… Read More »
THE LETTERS OF MARSILIO FICINO
Marsilio Ficino (1433-1499) of Florence epitomised the definition of the Renaissance man as philosopher, scholar, doctor, musician and priest. He translated the whole of Plato…… Read More »
Conversations with the Soul
I reviewed the first volume of Andrew's papers in last summer's issue, and this volume is just as insightful, wise and compassionate. The foreword by…… Read More »
The Neuropsychology of the Unconscious
To understand why a person may suffer from psychological problems, why they occur and what can done about it is the essence of all forms…… Read More »
SCIENCE AND ENLIGHTENMENT – Two great problems of learning
Nicholas Maxwell's book From Knowledge to Wisdom was first published in 1984, 35 years ago, and he has continued to propagate its basic argument with…… Read More »
THE UNIVERSE IN A SINGLE ATOM
Although this book was written some years ago, it has lost none of its relevance in relation to the subject matter, even though some areas…… Read More »
Nature and the Greeks
This is a book I have been meaning to read for a long time, like Physics and Philosophy by Sir James Jeans - especially having…… Read More »
The Territories of Human Reason
Alister McGrath is Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford and an important voice in the science and religion field, with a background in both…… Read More »
Meditations for the Dead
A short poetic compilation on the spiritual meaning of death, connections through thought with those who have passed on, and waiting to another life. The…… Read More »