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The Vast Enquiring Soul

Explorations into the Further Reaches of Consciouness

Ronald Russell

Ronald Russell evalustes the present state of consciousness research and considers the need for a new branch of science or philosophy dealing with human consciousness. Find out how the research of leading minds such as Ken Wilber, Raymond Moody, Kenneth Ring, Robert Monroe, Joe McMoneagle, and Dean Radin has furthered our understanding of transcendent experiences and abilities; such phenomena as near-death and out-of-body experiences, remote viewing, extra-sensory perception, distant healing, and more.

-Fascinating, well-documented research that show how paranormal experiences help us understand human consciousness when modern scientific method cannot.

-Asserts that the scientific picture of the world will remain incomplete without taking into consideration the soul--the ultimate mystery of nature, that which gives meaning to everything around us..
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This book is the first in English to set out the theoretical underpinnings of modern Socratic Dialogue as a self-directed learning process Central to the Socratic Method are the opportunities it gives educators and others to

* learn about the Socratic Method as a new approach to their work
* foster rational critical thinking skills
* develop the learners’ autonomy
* nurture emotional intelligence and qualities such as empathy

As a process of philosophising in groups, Socratic Dialogue is attracting growing interest in the US, Mexico and Europe because of its potential contribution to developing learning. It will be relevant to courses in citizenship, personal and social education, health, social work and community issues.

Inspired by the philosophy of Socrates, the German philosopher Leonard Nelson began to apply the Socratic Method to thinking and learning in the 1920s. By the 1950s Socratic Dialogue was being developed into a learning/teaching process, initially in Germany.

Part 1 of the book deals with theoretical aspects of Socratic Dialogue and suggests possible applications, particularly in the school sector. Part 2 presents a range of Socratic Dialogue experiences in Britain and Germany and offers guidance about the organisation, rules and phases of the Socratic process. The foundation text by Leonard Nelson makes up Part 3. There is information about organizations involved with the promotion of Socratic Dialogue in Britain, Germany and the Netherlands and a survey of relevant literature.

The work will be of interest to all those working in education, especially teachers of philosophy, ethics, religious studies and mathematics. It will provide an authoritative guide to educators who want learners to develop enquiring minds..
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What is the purpose of higher education? How do teaching and research relate? Are the intellectual purposes of higher education in need of restoration? "The Enquiring University" explores the ways in which teaching, research and learning are related to each other and to a wider social context, one in which ideas about the nature of the university and knowledge are changing. The book is readily accessible, drawing upon insights that emerge from a wide range of disciplines. Throughout the book, Stephen Rowland develops a conception of enquiry which can play a central role in how we are to understand academic work. It is a concept which values the academic tradition of a love for the subject, while at the same time encouraging exploration across disciplinary and other cultural boundaries.While such a notion of enquiry may seem to be under threat from many of the recent developments in higher education, this book indicates ways in which the appropriate spaces can be opened up to enhance a spirit of enquiry amongst academic staff and their students. "The Enquiring University" is key reading for university lecturers, those studying for higher degrees in higher education and policy makers..
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