Spira, Rupert
The Nature of Consciousness
- ISBN 13:
- 9781684030002
- author:
- Spira, Rupert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sahaja
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Religion, Spirituality, Health & Wellbeing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Nature of Consciousness: Essays on the Unity of Mind and Matter by Rupert Spira Our understanding of reality is often rooted in the idea that matter came before consciousness, with our bodies and brains emerging from this material world. However, this "matter model" assumes that consciousness is a product of the body, rather than a fundamental aspect of existence. Rupert Spira challenges this fundamental presumption, arguing that the matter model has outlived its function and is now causing harm by promoting a philosophy of despair and conflict. In The Nature of Consciousness, he presents essays that explore the unity of mind and matter, offering a new perspective on the nature of reality and our place within it. By examining the limitations of the materialist paradigm, Spira invites us to consider alternative ways of understanding ourselves and the world around us. This thought-provoking book is an essential read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of consciousness and its relationship to the world we experience.