Consciousness Unbound: Liberating Mind from the Tyranny of Materialism

Edward Kelly and Paul Marshall's book "The Spiritual Brain" explores the significance of extraordinary experiences for understanding reality, offering a middle ground between religion and science. It provides a more accurate reflection of the human condition, engenders hope, and encourages ego-surpassing forms of human flourishing. It also addresses the need for a greater sense of worldwide community and interdependence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 530 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

In their groundbreaking work, "Irreducible Mind and Beyond Physicalism," Edward Kelly and Paul Marshall have paved the way for a profound exploration of the significance of extraordinary experiences in shaping our understanding of reality. Building upon this foundation, they have assembled a distinguished cohort of scholars to delve into the intricate relationship between science and spirituality. This emerging middle ground emerges as a harmonious synthesis between the conflicting fundamentalisms of religion and science, offering a comprehensive and empirically grounded perspective on nature.

By embracing an expanded science-based understanding of the world, this vision seeks to reconcile empirical realities of spiritual phenomena while rejecting rationally untenable overbeliefs. It presents a transformative antidote to the prevailing postmodern disenchantment and demeaning of human possibilities. This vision not only more accurately captures the essence of our human condition but also evokes a sense of hope and fosters ego-surpassing forms of human flourishing. It provides compelling reasons to believe in the reality of freedom, the significance of our human choices, and the vast untapped potential within us. Moreover, it addresses the pressing need for a greater sense of worldwide community and interdependence by unveiling the profound interconnectedness that exists beneath the surface of both individuals and the world.

In essence, this vision offers a holistic and transformative perspective that empowers us to embrace a more profound understanding of reality, cultivate hope, and strive for a more inclusive and sustainable world. It serves as a call to action, urging us to embrace the extraordinary experiences that shape our lives and work together to create a brighter future for all.

Weight: 830g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538181911