Philosophy of Science, a Very Short Introduction
Another excellent book in this OUP series. It begins with a brief history of science, moving on to scientific reasoning and the nature of explanation…… Read More »
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The Problem of the Unity of Science
This volume represents the proceedings of the International Academy of the Philosophy of Science in 2000. It addresses the important theme of the unity of…… Read More »
How the Laser Happened, Adventures of a Scientist
A well written and engaging account of Nobel Laureate Charles Townes' career both as a scientist and public servant. Presents what is effectively a major…… Read More »
The Silent Sound
A follow-up and update to the author's earlier book 'Mind, Body and Electromagnetism' and dealing with the same range of topics at a time when…… Read More »
The Evolutionary Outrider
This remarkable book has been on my shelf far too long and deserves close reading by all interested in the evolution of consciousness and its…… Read More »
Electromagnetism and the Sacred
Subtitled 'At the Frontier of Spirit and Matter', this is a fascinating book about light or more specifically electromagnetic interaction (EMI) as an analogue of…… Read More »
Sense & Nonsense
Subtitled 'Evolutionary Perspectives on Human Behaviour', this is essential reading for those who want to understand the leading evolutionary approaches to psychological questions. The evolutionary…… Read More »
The Evolution Explosion
This is a seminal book written by a professor of biology at Harvard. Subtitled 'How Humans Cause Rapid Evolutionary Change' it should set alarm bells…… Read More »
IMAGERY IN HEALING, SHAMANISM AND MODERN MEDICINE
In the first part of this book Jeanne Achterberg gives a comprehensive overview of shamanism worldwide and of the development of modern medicine. By doing…… Read More »
EDUCATION! EDUCATION! EDUCATION!
Consider these two quotations: 'The man we are proud to send forth from our Schools [Cambridge] will be remarkable less for something he can take…… Read More »