Ways of Knowing - Imprint Academic

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The world faces a crisis of meaning. The old stories — whether the exclusive claims of rival religions or the grand schemes of perennial philosophy — seem bankrupt to many. The editorial stance of this book is that mysticism and science offer a way forward here, but only if they abandon the idol of a single logical synthesis and acknowledge the diversity of different ways of knowing. The contributors, from disciplines as diverse as music, psychology, mathematics and religion, build a vision that honours diversity while pointing to an implicit unity.
Source: Resurgence

Credit: Marian Van Eyk McCain

"This great collection of essays, some academic, some folksy, describes our knowing in a dozen different ways."

Source: Science and Theology News

"Ways of Knowing exposes readers to the fascinating interplay between mysticism and science around the world. The essays argue for a reasonable approach to knowledge that respects epistemological diversity without pushing for an easy synthesis."

Source: Network Review

Credit: David Lorimer

"An important contribution to the continuing cultural debate about the validity of different ways of knowing and, more specifically, a challenge to the prevailing scientism which assumes that only empirical methods currently sanctioned by science are legitmate."

Source: Catholic Women's Network

Credit: Pat Pinsent

"A stimulating collection of essays by twelve very different thinkers."
Paperback
- Publication Date: 31 March 2005
- ISBN-13: 9781845400125
- Extent: Main content page count : 260
- Code: 1845400127
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 21 x 2 cm
- Weight: 400 grams
- List Price: £17.95
- ONIX Version 2.1, Version 3

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Title: Ways of Knowing
Subtitle: Science and Mysticism Today
Edited by: Chris Clarke
Language: English
Publisher: Imprint Academic
Imprint: Imprint Academic

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