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Philosophy & Spirituality
Consciousness: Truth or Wisdom?
by Christian de Quincey
One road to studying consciousness follows the light of reason—it can lead to conceptual truth. Another, guided by
feeling and intuition, can lead to spiritual wisdom. Philosopher and IONS editor de Quincey tells a personal story of his
struggle between head and heart.
Transformation
Rethinking the Meaning of Prayer
by John Shelby Spong
What if your experience leads to an idea of God that no longer fits your church's teaching? If you are Bishop Spong, you
honor both your experience and your church, and offer hope to other "believers in exile."
Consciousness in Action
Contemplation Goes Mainstream by
Gail Bernice Holland
No longer just the practice of monks and mystics, meditation is becoming more and more widespread in our culture. IONS
associate editor Holland talked to people in business, healthcare, and education committed to the reality of "contemplative
mind in society."
Science & Consciousness
Finding Voice by Stella
Eugene Humphries
Scientific objectivity may be no more than a myth—and often fails to provide meaning. Living-systems scientist Humphries
took a stand, and decided to write as a whole person guided as much by intuition as by reason.
Review Essay
Passport to the Cosmos by Robert
Anton Wilson
Exploring where others dare not go, Harvard psychiatrist John Mack has ignited passionate controversy by taking "alien
abductions" seriously. Author and iconoclast Robert Anton Wilson reviews Mack's latest book, and applauds its courage
and honesty.
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