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"Weaving the Cosmos" traces humanity's journey from the mythical origins of religion, through the struggles to make sense of Christianity in the fourth century, and the strangely similar struggles to make sense of quantum theory in the twentieth century, to modern quantum cosmology. What we see, both in the human mind and in the cosmos which has given birth to that mind, is a dance between rational Form and intuitive Being. This present moment of ecological crisis opens to us a unique opportunity for bringing together these two strands of our existence, represented by religion and science. As the story unfolds, the historical account is interwoven with the author's own experiences of learning the principles through which we can bring about this integration in ourselves and in society. The final chapter surveys the many changes now emerging in society which give us hope that a transformation can be achieved from our dysfunctional past to a future in which we can be truly human, in harmony with the earth.
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Until 1999 Chris Clarke was Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Southampton. He now teaches freelance on the relations between science and spirituality.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What I like about this book is its breadth. Quantum physics, philosophy, psychology, history, religions, personal spiritual journey and the challenges of the modern world all pulled together into a coherent flow. I love this kind of `big picture' thinking, something that speaks to me of the whole rather than dealing with disjointed segments which is prevalent in our educational system.
There are lots of good ideas and insights in the book so here are a few ones that struck me...
I enjoyed learning more about quantum physics. Whilst I got a little lost at times, I have started to grasp more of its implications. Particularly the `logical crack' which shows that the Universe does not run on purely rational lines.
I find intriguing the idea that our brains may have evolved to reflect the way the Universe is - a blend of the intuitive and rational. This makes sense to me and the idea was re-enforced when the book talks about the `Ecological self' which gives us the wisdom to navigate between the rational and intuitive.
When talking about spirituality, the idea of not being able to grasp the concept of `God' is explained very well. I now have a much clearer understanding of the Buddhist intention of connecting with `no-thing'.
Overall, the book helps to bring together science and spirituality in a thoughtful way. Often authors seem to portray science and spirituality as completely different fields but with some overlapping objectives - such as seeking truth. This has always felt a little blunt to me and the author helps to unpack some of the overlaps. Matthew Fox has spoken of science being a `wisdom tradition' along with spiritual traditions and, for me, this book honours science as a wisdom tradition in the context of understanding the Earth and our place within it.
Rational rating - 5 stars (out of 5)
Intuitive/non rational rating - 6 stars (out of 5)
There are lots of good ideas and insights in the book so here are a few ones that struck me...
I enjoyed learning more about quantum physics. Whilst I got a little lost at times, I have started to grasp more of its implications. Particularly the `logical crack' which shows that the Universe does not run on purely rational lines.
I find intriguing the idea that our brains may have evolved to reflect the way the Universe is - a blend of the intuitive and rational. This makes sense to me and the idea was re-enforced when the book talks about the `Ecological self' which gives us the wisdom to navigate between the rational and intuitive.
When talking about spirituality, the idea of not being able to grasp the concept of `God' is explained very well. I now have a much clearer understanding of the Buddhist intention of connecting with `no-thing'.
Overall, the book helps to bring together science and spirituality in a thoughtful way. Often authors seem to portray science and spirituality as completely different fields but with some overlapping objectives - such as seeking truth. This has always felt a little blunt to me and the author helps to unpack some of the overlaps. Matthew Fox has spoken of science being a `wisdom tradition' along with spiritual traditions and, for me, this book honours science as a wisdom tradition in the context of understanding the Earth and our place within it.
Rational rating - 5 stars (out of 5)
Intuitive/non rational rating - 6 stars (out of 5)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a unique, intelligent, insightful, and brilliant book from start to finish. My congratulations to the Author! Cathal O'Briain, Author of "Powerful Mind through Self-Hypnosis" (O-Books)
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