The Sense of Self

Perspectives from Science and Zen Buddhism

Autor*innen

• Richard W. Sears

Parameter

• 212 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Buddhismus
• Esoterik & Religion
• Philosophisches Thema
• Psychologische Thematik
• Religiöse Themen

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Exploring the profound question of identity, this book delves into how the brain constructs a sense of self, drawing from neuroscience, ecology, and Eastern wisdom traditions. The author, a psychologist and Zen master, offers insights from various fields, including evolutionary biology and clinical psychology, while intertwining concepts from Zen Buddhism. Aimed at professionals in psychology and those curious about the brain's workings, it provides practical applications of modern findings to enhance everyday understanding of self and mental health.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Paperback