From Soul to Self [Paperback]

James Crabbe (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 21, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0415171180 | ISBN-13: 978-0415171182 | Edition: 1

From Soul to Self takes the reader on a fascinating journey through philosophy, theology, religious studies, and physiological sciences. Each of the essays, drawn from a number of different fields, focuses on the idea of the soul and of our sense of ourselves.
A stellar line-up of authors explore the relationship between a variety of ideas that have arisen in philosophy, religion and science, each idea seeking to explain why we think that we as individuals are somehow distinct and unique.
Contributors: Richard Sorabji, Anthony Kenny, Kallistos Ware, Peter Riviere, Gary Matthews, Susan Greenfield, Galen Strawson

Editorial Reviews

Review

'- a fascinating survey of thoughts about the Soul/Body relationship. It ranges boldly from Shamanism and ancient philosophy through Greek Christianity to Augustine and Descartes to the latest thinking in science and phil1sophy.' - Paul Badham, The Expository Times

'One of this book's significant strengths, [is] its ability to move bewteen disciplines without losing sight of its subject matter ... I found From Soul to Self to be a fascinating read from start to finish ...' - Steve Else, Reviews in Religion and Theology

About the Author

M. James C. Crabbe is Professor of Protein Biochemistry and Head of Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Reading. He has published widely in the areas of protein structure and function in health and disease.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (July 21, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415171180
• ISBN-13: 978-0415171182
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,937,465 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)