Showing results for "the quest" in Philosophy

Approximately four million Americans claim to be Buddhist. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of Americans of various faiths read about Buddhism, are interested in its philosophical tenets, or fashionably view themselves as Buddhists. They’re part of what’s been described as the fastest growing religious movement in America: a large group of people dissatisfied with traditional religious offerings and thirsty for an approach to spirituality grounded in logic and consistent with scientific knowledge.

From the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By, an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to describe the ways we think, from its origins three hundred years ago to the ideas behind modern AI systems and the ways in which they still differ from human minds. Everyone has a basic understanding of...

Welcome to the Zero Point Age Is there such a thing as a life force—an energy field that connects all living things across space and time? Could the existence of this living energy field provide a scientific explanation for supernatural phenomena? After interviewing cutting-edge scientists in...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Secnd Mountain, written by David Brooks, read by Arthur Morey. Are you on your first or second mountain? Is life about you - or others? About success - or something deeper? The world tells us that we should pursue our self-interest: career wins, high...

At the age of eight, Karl Popper was puzzling over the idea of infinity and by fifteen was beginning to take a keen interest in his father's well-stocked library of books. Unended Quest recounts these moments and many others in the life of one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century, providing an indispensable account of the ideas that influenced him most. As an introduction to Popper's philosophy, Unended Quest also shines. Popper lucidly explains the central ideas in his work, making this book ideal for anyone coming to Popper's life and work for the first time.

Drawing intriguing parallels between the present era of quantum physics and past episodes of scientific confusion, Beyond the Quantum tells the story of how pilot-wave theory was discovered and abandoned, revived and reconstructed, and how today it can pave the way to a new and radical physics beyond the quantum.

All of Dr. Himmat Singh Sinha's philosophy lectures are now available in podcast form. Listen, learn, and share!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philosophy-podcast-by-dr-sinha--5923379/support.

Welcome to Striking Thoughts! Join our host Vishal Chaurasia, an IIT graduate, as he brings together experts from different fields for lively conversations and debates over a game of carrom. From scholars to industry leaders, influencers to educators, each episode is a unique blend of insights and friendly competition. Get ready for engaging discussions that spark new ideas and perspectives. Tune in and discover where knowledge meets play! 🎤🧠

Reality has a main story. We cover everything else. Side Quests of Reality dives into the paranormal, the strange, and the hard-to-explain across multiple formats, because the weirdest things happen when you go off-script. www.sidequestsofreality.com

Ervin Laszlo, together with a distinguished group of visionary thinkers, presents a profound integration of science and spirituality. Discover how we can consciously participate in the evolutionary process and realize our connection to the greater whole. This thought-provoking book offers insights and guidance for those ready to embark on a journey of transformation and awakening. At once urgent and inspiring, The Sacred Quest is a guide and an invitation: to embrace our interconnectedness, co-create a sustainable future, and step into the sacred task of becoming one with our living world.

Is there an ethics that we can all agree on without stifling pluralism and freedom? What would such an ethics look like? Most important, how should you, as a thoughtful person, find your way among the moral puzzles of the modern world and its cacophony of voices and opinions? These are just some of the engaging and perplexing questions you'll tackle as you join Professor Kane for this thought-provoking, 24-lecture examination of the problems surrounding ethics in the modern world.

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What is life all about? What are we here for? Is there any meaning or purpose to our existence? Thinkers throughout the centuries have pondered these questions. While the distractions of the modern world prevent many from grappling seriously with such matters, the truth is that humans cannot live without meaning any more than we can live without breathing or eating. Os Guinness invites us to examine our lives and join the great quest for meaning and a life well lived.

Millions of Americans know yoga as a superb form of exercise and as a potent source of calm in the midst of our stress-filled lives. Far fewer are aware of the full promise of yoga as "the way of the fully alive human being" - a 4,000-year-old practical path of liberation that fits the needs of modern Western seekers with startling precision. Now Stephen Cope, a Western-trained psychotherapist who has lived and taught for more than 10 years at the largest yoga center in America, offers this marvelously lively and irreverent "pilgrim's progress" for today's world.

"Happiness is like a cloud, if you stare at it long enough, it evaporates. So, just enjoy the sky and let the clouds do their thing!"

BJ Soper and Phillip Tomlin hold discussion about life, liberty and the preservation of our American way of life. There is video to accompany the podcast when you listen/view it on Spotify. Topics include the original intent of the US Constitution, politics, current events, patriotism, and anything related to the fight for our Constitutional Republic. This podcast will educational, informative, and humorous while also providing actionable steps to get engaged. The goal is to help educate, organize, and activate listeners in the ideological battle for our country.

This podcast is brought to you by Ayşegül Tuncer, the content is derived mainly from the seminars of Ahmet Turan Esin, a Turkish scholar, a Sufi and a philosopher. Throughout the episodes, the story of humankind is examined through myths and history of prophets. The life of each prophet will be discussed chronologically. The messages they bring will be examined and we’ll try and adapt how it should be interpreted in the modern world.

What would it take to transform industrial-era schools into modern organizations capable of supporting deep learning for all? Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine's quest to answer this question took them inside some of America's most innovative schools and classrooms - places where educators are rethinking both what and how students should learn. The story they tell is alternately discouraging and hopeful. Drawing on hundreds of hours of observations and interviews at 30 different schools, Mehta and Fine reveal that deeper learning is more often the exception than the rule.

First Christian Church of Norman is a community joined together in a reverent, thoughtful, loving quest for faith. This weekly podcast will bring together ministers, church members, special guests, music and musicians, and members of the community to share their respective thoughts and reflections on life in the context of our shared journey.

Welcome to the Quest for Christ podcast, where we seek for light and truth in all spiritual beliefs. Whether you believe in God, Jesus Christ, immortal beings, or even something greater than yourself, I hope you feel loved and welcome here. This is a place for open-minded discussion, where communication is expressed with love and respect.In this podcast, we listen to understand. I believe in Jesus Christ. I believe that he is the source of pure love, light, and truth, and that he is everywhere and in everything.I also believe that we are here on earth to learn how to connect with each other, ...