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Looking In, Seeing Out: Consciousness and Cosmos
Most books on science and mysticism attempt to link modern physics to philosophic views of consciousness. This book explores the two as parallel processes-one outer, one inner. Our outward search is for objective reality- "out there" in the world. But what we experience as outer is linked to what we can know in ourselves subjectively. The inward search is for that level of consciousness that underlies all subjective experience, spoken of by the mystics. Like other recent others, Drs. Kafatos and Karatou find parallels between Eastern thought and recent scientific developments in quantum theory and cosmology. But they go farther and hold that the realms of consciousness and the objective world are complementary aspect of the same reality. Their approach is fresh and unique and shows how we are involved in the cosmic process.
290 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1991
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June 18, 2017
I bought this book when I was in Seattle at a used bookstore. The title alone is what caught my attention.
It wasn't until I started reading this book when I realized this was going to be a heavy read. Despite the lower page count it took me quite a while to go through this due to the complexity of the topics it covers.
I've read similar books in the past that try to tie in spirituality and science but found they often try to "read between the lines" and inject ideas that aren't there. Looking In, Seeing Out put the two side by side and presents the concept that the two co-exist. You can't have science on its own and you cant have spirituality on its own. Both of them answer questions and offer insight that the other cannot.
It dives into quantum theory, space, religion, mysticism and where the consciousness truly resides in the human form. This book has given me great insight into these topics and has been a introduction to some that were unfamiliar to me. If you can find the book, Looking In, Seeing Out: Consciousness and Cosmos is well worth the read. I'd recommend reading it in small chunks to fully grasp its concepts.
It wasn't until I started reading this book when I realized this was going to be a heavy read. Despite the lower page count it took me quite a while to go through this due to the complexity of the topics it covers.
I've read similar books in the past that try to tie in spirituality and science but found they often try to "read between the lines" and inject ideas that aren't there. Looking In, Seeing Out put the two side by side and presents the concept that the two co-exist. You can't have science on its own and you cant have spirituality on its own. Both of them answer questions and offer insight that the other cannot.
It dives into quantum theory, space, religion, mysticism and where the consciousness truly resides in the human form. This book has given me great insight into these topics and has been a introduction to some that were unfamiliar to me. If you can find the book, Looking In, Seeing Out: Consciousness and Cosmos is well worth the read. I'd recommend reading it in small chunks to fully grasp its concepts.
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