Self and the Phenomenon of Life

A Biologist Examines Life from Molecules to Humanity

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Molecular Biology, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book Self and the Phenomenon of Life by Ramon Lim, World Scientific Publishing Company
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ramon Lim ISBN: 9789813203808
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Publication: July 20, 2017
Imprint: WSPC Language: English
Author: Ramon Lim
ISBN: 9789813203808
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Publication: July 20, 2017
Imprint: WSPC
Language: English

The book describes a common ground between the biology of life and the humanity of life without compromising either discipline. It attempts to bridge the gap between our "two cultures" — the sciences and the humanities, as advocated by C P Snow fifty years ago. This book connects our meager existence to the entire living world and the universe, physically and spiritually, through the simple perspective of "self," being defined as a system that seeks its own perpetuation.

Contents:

  • Introduction: Why Self?
  • An Astronaut's Dilemma
  • Self and the Beginning of Life
  • The Microbial Self
  • The Plant Self
  • The Animal Self: Molecular Recognition
  • The Animal Self: Neurobehavioral Correlates
  • Self and Conscious Experience
  • Self and Emotion
  • Self and Memory
  • Self and Free Will
  • The Expanded Self: Society as Self
  • Self from Within: The Introspective Self
  • Self, Realities, and the Transcendents
  • Epilogue: And the Quest Goes On

Readership: Students and professionals in life science, medicine and the general public.
Key Features:

  • It provides a new vista of life
  • It connects science to society
  • It promotes harmony among people of the world
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The book describes a common ground between the biology of life and the humanity of life without compromising either discipline. It attempts to bridge the gap between our "two cultures" — the sciences and the humanities, as advocated by C P Snow fifty years ago. This book connects our meager existence to the entire living world and the universe, physically and spiritually, through the simple perspective of "self," being defined as a system that seeks its own perpetuation.

Contents:

Readership: Students and professionals in life science, medicine and the general public.
Key Features:

More books from World Scientific Publishing Company

Cover of the book The Role of Central Banks in Financial Stability by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Modern Physics by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Alzheimer's Disease Decoded by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Contemporary Issues in Mediation by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Physics, Chemistry and Applications of Nanostructures by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Financial Analysis, Planning & Forecasting by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Global Health Perspectives in Prediabetes and Diabetes Prevention by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Probability and Statistical Theory for Applied Researchers by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Foundations in Applied Nuclear Engineering Analysis by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Thermodynamics by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Organisational Culture by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Perspectives on String Phenomenology by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Particle Physics at the Year of Centenary of Bruno Pontecorvo by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Wet Granular Matter by Ramon Lim
Cover of the book Crop Biotechnology by Ramon Lim
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy