The Nature and Limits of Human Understanding

by Anthony Sanford (Editor)

Overview

This book is an exploration of human understanding, from the perspectives of psychology, philosophy, biology and theology. The six contributors are among the most internationally eminent in their fields. Though scholarly, the writing is non-technical. No background in psychology, philosophy or theology is presumed. No other interdisciplinary work has undertaken to explore the nature of human understanding. This book is unique, and highly significant for anyone interested in or concerned about the human condition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780567089472
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/01/2003
Series:	Gifford Lectures Glasgow (2001)
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.58(d)

About the Author

Anthony J. Sandford, F.B.PsS. is Professor of Psychology, University of Glasgow.

Table of Contents

A.J. Sanford: Prefatory Essay
P.N. Johnson-Laird: Illusions of Understanding: Models, Causation, and Explanation
G. Lakoff, Professor of Linguistics, University of Berkeley: How the Body Shapes Thought: Metaphors for Mathematics, and Theology, Including God
M. Ruse: Darwinism and Human Understanding: Darwinism and Human Understanding -Philosophy
Lynne Baker, Professor of Philosophy, University of Massachusetts: First-Person Knowledge: Third-
Person Understanding
Brian Hebblethwaite, formerly lecturer in Philosophy of Religion, University of Cambridge: The Nature and Limits of Metaphysical Understanding: The Nature and Limits of Theological Understanding
Index

Editorial Reviews

"This is a demanding and also a fascinating exercise, which shows the advantages of the interdisciplinary imagination in tackling familiar issues from unusual angles." G.M Newlands, University of Glasgow--Sanford Lakoff "Expository Times "

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