Exploring Metaphysics
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Exploring Metaphysics
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Narrated by:
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David K. Johnson
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Written by:
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David K. Johnson
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The Great Courses
About this listen
This mind-bending tour of metaphysics applies philosophy to the forefront of today's knowledge. Over the course of 24 fascinating lectures, Professor Johnson thinks through the big questions about humans and the universe: The relationship between the mind and the brain, how consciousness emerges from neurochemical processes, the existence of God, human free will, the possibility of time travel, and whether we live in a multiverse or even a computer simulation.
Drawing from the realms of psychology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and philosophy, the first half of the course examines the defining traits of being human. You'll explore the connection between brains and minds, as well as the nature of the self, time, and human free will.
The second half of the course shifts from the nature of the individual to the nature of the universe. Here metaphysics, science, and theology all intersect as you consider the existence of God, the science behind relativity, and the bizarre-even spooky-world of quantum mechanics.
Although the subject has ancient roots, the metaphysics you study in this course is far from an esoteric system of thought. Indeed, this material is very much alive today-at the forefront of philosophy, physics, and medical technology. When you complete this course, you will have a much richer perspective on the world around you. Virtually every lecture will challenge some of your bedrock beliefs about yourself and the universe.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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- AmazonShopper416
- 2023-08-26
Incredible!
What a fun ride! Lots of topics on Metaphysics. Highly recommended for anyone interested in thinking outside the box.
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- Corvine Habanero
- 2019-04-29
Excellent with caveats
This is a great listen but much of the material is covered in his “Big Questions of Philosophy” lecture so be warned. If you have that one you will find significant overlap here.
There were several significant editing errors — where he would say a sentence and then immediately a second, slightly different take would occur. To me (as a documentary film editor) this suggests that someone made an edit but forgot to take out the edited section! Just annoying, not a deal breaker.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-10-19
Love these types of Audiobooks
Asking questions about our universe and how it works will always be exciting.
Amazing listen
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- Christopher Staniforth
- 2022-02-24
Simply excellent!
Very informative and entertaining! I highly recommend the course and others like it by Dr. D. Johnson.
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