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Presbyterians and American Culture
by Bradley J. LongfieldThis book provides a history of Presbyterians in American culture from the early eighteenth to the late twentieth century. Longfield assesses both the theological and cultural development of American Presbyterianism, with particular focus on the mainline tradition that is expressed most prominently in the Presbyterian Church (U. S. A. ). He explores how Presbyterian churches--and individuals rooted in those churches--influenced and were influenced by the values, attitudes, perspectives, beliefs, and ideals assumed by Americans in the course of American history. The book will serve as an important introduction to Presbyterian history that will interest historians, students, and church leaders alike.
Prescribing the Dharma: Psychotherapists, Buddhist Traditions, and Defining Religion
by Ira HeldermanInterest in the psychotherapeutic capacity of Buddhist teachings and practices is widely evident in the popular imagination. News media routinely report on the neuropsychological study of Buddhist meditation and applications of mindfulness practices in settings including corporate offices, the U.S. military, and university health centers. However, as Ira Helderman shows, curious investigators have studied the psychological dimensions of Buddhist doctrine for well over a century, stretching back to William James and Carl Jung. These activities have shaped both the mental health field and Buddhist practice throughout the United States.This is the first comprehensive study of the surprisingly diverse ways that psychotherapists have related to Buddhist traditions. Through extensive fieldwork and in-depth interviews with clinicians, many of whom have been formative to the therapeutic use of Buddhist practices, Helderman gives voice to the psychotherapists themselves. He focuses on how they understand key categories such as religion and science. Some are invested in maintaining a hard border between religion and psychotherapy as a biomedical discipline. Others speak of a religious-secular binary that they mean to disrupt. Helderman finds that psychotherapists' approaches to Buddhist traditions are molded by how they define what is and is not religious, demonstrating how central these concepts are in contemporary American culture.
La prescripción de Dios para el miedo y la preocupación: Sabiduría Bíblica confirmada por la ciencia
by James P. Gills¿A dónde acude para disfrutar de la paz que sobrepasa todo entendimiento? Jesús nos da un mandato claro con respecto a preocuparnos: no lo hagan. Aun así, la preocupación y el miedo pueden parecer inevitables e imposibles de vencer. Sin embargo, no lo son. Existe una cura: ser agradecidos. Es posible hallar la paz cuando deja ir el miedo y la preocupación, le da gracias a Dios por su relación con usted y confía en Él para que controle todo en su vida, tanto ahora como en el futuro. Manténgase afianzado a la realidad de la soberanía de Dios, y sepa que Él promete nunca dejarlo o abandonarlo. A lo largo de estas páginas, examine sus miedos y preocupaciones y descubra cómo un corazón lleno de gratitud es en realidad la prescripción de Dios para el miedo y la preocupación. Al igual que el Dr. James Gills aplique la verdad bíblica a una de sus mayores necesidades mientras se aventura por un camino hacia esperanza y la sanidad. Jesus gives you a clear command about worry: don&’t do it! Yet worry and fear can seem inevitable and impossible to overcome. Peace can be found when you let go of fear and worry, thank God for is relationship with you, and trust Him to handle everything in your life. Hold tight to the reality of God's sovereignty, and know that He promises to never leave or forsake you. In these pages examine your fears and worries, and discover how a thankful heart is indeed God's Rx for fear and worry. Join James Gills, MD, in applying biblical truth to one of your greatest needs while venturing on a path to hope and healing.
La prescripción de Dios para la depresión y la ansiedad / God's Rx for Depression and Anxiety: Sabiduría Bíblica confirmada por la ciencia
by James P. Gills¿A dónde acude usted para disfrutar de una alegría continua? Aquel que establece el universo en su lugar puede establecer paz y alegría en su vida. Venza la depresión y la ansiedad al entregarle cada pensamiento ansioso a Dios. Crea y reciba sus promesas para su vida, y ajuste su visión espiritual a fin de ver todos los días por medio de un lente eterno en lugar de a através de sus problemas. Experimente la paz, el poder y la presencia de DIos, sin importar lo difíciles o deprimentes que puedan ser sus circunstancias, y comprenda cómo el gozo es en efecto La prescripción de Dios para la depresión y la ansiedad. Al igual que el Dr. James Gills, aplique la verdad bíblica a una de sus mayores necesidades mientras se aventura por un camino hacia la esperanza y la sanidad. Where do you go for continuous joy? He who set the universe in place can set your life in peace and joy. Overcome depression and anxiety by surrendering every anxious thought to God, believing and receiving His promises for your life and adjusting your spiritual eyesight to see every day through an eternal lens rather than through your troubles. Experience His peace, power, and presence, no matter how difficult or depressing your circumstances might be, and realize how joy is indeed God's Rx for depression and anxiety. Join James Gills, MD, in applying biblical truth to one of your greatest needs while venturing on a path to hope and healing.
La prescripción de Dios para la salud interna: Sabiduría Bíblica confirmada por la ciencia
by James P Gills¿A dónde acude en busca de sanidad para la mente y el espíritu? La senda hacia la salud interna comienza con ser transformada por Cristo y estar alineado con Él. Pero esta senda tiene muchos obstáculos, como orgullo, envidia y celos. Para recibir todo lo que Dios es, desarraigue esos obstáculos y busque alineamiento con Él.La prescripción de Dios para la salud interna significa ser transformado mediante la renovación de su mente por medio del perdón, la oración y la comunión con otros. Al igual que el Dr. James Gills aplique la verdad bíblica a una de sus mayores necesidades mientras se aventura por un camino hacia la esperanza y la sanidad.Where do you go for healing of the mind and spirit? The path to inner healing starts with being transformed by and aligned with Christ. But this path has many roadblocks, such as pride, envy, and jealousy. In order to receive all that God is, uproot these roadblocks, and seek spiritual alignment with Him. God's Rx for inner healing means being transformed by the renewing of your mind through forgiveness, prayer, and fellowship with others. Join James Gills, MD, in applying biblical truth to one of your greatest needs while venturing on a path to hope and healing.
La prescripción de Dios para la sanidad y la plenitud: Sabiduría bíblica confirmada por la ciencia
by James P. Gills¿A dónde acude para ser restaurado? Los blogs, las publicaciones en redes sociales, los libros, los dispositivos electrónicos, las modas y los infomerciales, todos tienen el objetivo de mejorar su dieta, su condición física y su bienestar. Pero primero, ponga su vista en Dios como su fuente máxima de guía y dirección. Porque la verdad de la Palabra de Dios le brinda toda la sabiduría que necesita para tomar decisiones saludables que restauren la plenitud de su cuerpo, mente y espíritu.La prescripción de Dios apra la sanidad y la plenitud le enseña a respetar la creación de Dios-su cuerpo- por medio de protegerlo como su administrador, al tomar decisiones sabias en cada aspecto de su vida y permanecer profundamente agradecido por ello. Acompañe al Dr. James Gills para aplicar la verdad bíblica a una de sus mayores necesidades mientras se aventura en un sendero de esperanza y sanidad. Blogs, social media postings, books, gadgets, fads, infomercials--they all aim to improve your diet, fitness and well-being. But first, set your sights on God as your ultimate source of guidance. The truth is God's Word gives you all the wisdom you need to make healthy choices that restore wholeness in your body, mind, and spirit. God's Rx for Health and Wholeness teaches you to respect God's creation--your body--by protecting it as its steward, making wise decisions in every area of your life, and remaining profoundly thankful for it. Join James Gills, MD, in applying biblical truth to one of your greatest needs while venturing on a path to hope and healing.
Prescription for Love
by Andrea BoeshaarDetermined never to have financial worries like her ministry-driven parents had when she was younger, Ravyn has her life goals set. With her new condo and a great job--the perfect stepping-stone in her nursing career--Ravyn is sure she'll never have to depend on anyone but herself. So why does Dr. Mark Monroe's reappearance in her life make her long for something more? Mark Monroe has goals, too. As soon as he's done with his residency, he plans to raise support and head overseas as a medical missionary. But before he goes, he has to figure out why his old friend Ravyn has resented him for so many years. Can Ravyn believe Mark isn't what she thought? And can they both give up their own ambitions for the plans God has perfectly prescribed for them?
Prescription for Mystery (Miracles and Mysteries of Mercy Hospital #2)
by Ruth Logan HerneWhile digging through dusty hospital archives, Anne Mabry discovers a box tucked away in the darkest recesses of the windowless room. The contents of the box compel Anne, Shirley, Evelyn, and Joy to join forces and find out whatever happened to the promising young ER doctor who went missing thirty years before--a young doctor whose family had long roots in Charleston society, roots that predated the Civil War. When Dr. Byron Wellington disappeared without a trace, no one knew what to think. Was he forced to leave without saying goodbye? Or was it something worse? Something even more sinister? As the ladies search out tidbits of information, they discover much more than they were looking for. In this lingering mystery of the past, the women realize that all is not what it seems on the surface and that, in the end, the truth does indeed set you free. Four talented women from very different walks of life witness the miracles happening around them at Mercy Hospital and soon become fast friends. Join Joy Atkins, Evelyn Perry, Anne Mabry, and Shirley Bashore as, together, they solve the puzzling mysteries that arise at this Charleston, South Carolina, historic hospital--rumored to be under the protection of a guardian angel. Come along as our quartet of faithful friends solve mysteries, stumble upon a few of the hospital's hidden and forgotten passageways, and discover historical treasures along the way! This fast-paced series is filled with inspiration, adventure, mystery, delightful humor, and loads of Southern charm!
Prescription for Trouble Bundle #1, Code Blue & Diagnosis Death - eBook [ePub]
by Richard L. MabryThis bundle contains Code Blue and Diagnosis Death, PLUS bonus chapters from Medical Error and Lethal Remedy. Code Blue When Dr. Cathy Sewell returns to her hometown seeking healing after a broken relationship, she discovers that among her friends and acquaintances is someone who wants her out of town...or dead. Lawyer Will Kennedy, her high school sweetheart, offers help, but does it carry a price tag? Is hospital chief of staff Dr. Marcus Bell really on her side in her fight to get hospital privileges? Is Will's father, Pastor Matthew Kennedy, interested in advising her or just trying to get her back to the church she left years ago? When one of Cathy's prescriptions almost kills the town banker, it sets the stage for a malpractice suit that could end her time in town, if not her career. It's soon clear that this return home was a prescription for trouble. Diagnosis Death The threatening midnight calls followed Dr. Elena Gardner from one city to another, prolonging her grief. Even worse, they are echoed by the whispers of her own colleagues. Whispers that started after her comatose husband died in the ICU . . . then another mysterious death during her training. When a third happens at her new hospital, the whispers turn into a shout: "Mercy killer!" Why doesn't she defend herself? What is the dark secret that keeps Elena's lips sealed?
Prescription for Trouble Bundle #2, Medical Error & Lethal Remedy - eBook [ePub]
by Richard L. MabryThis bundle contains Medical Error and Lethal Remedy, PLUS bonus chapters from Code Blue and Diagnosis Death. Medical Error Dr. Anna McIntyre's life was going along just fine until someone else started living it. Her patient died because of an identity mix-up; her medical career is in jeopardy because of forged prescriptions; and her credit is in ruins. She thought things couldn't get worse, but that was before she opened the envelope and saw a positive HIV test with her name on it. Lethal Remedy Dr. Sara Miles' teenage patient is on the brink of death from an overwhelming, highly resistant infection. Only an experimental antibiotic, developed and administered by Sara's ex-husband can save the girl's life. But potentially lethal effects from the drug send Sara and her colleague, Dr. Rip Pearson, on a hunt for hidden critical data that will let them reverse the effects before it's too late. What is the missing puzzle piece? And who is hiding it?
Prescriptions for Living: Inspirational Lessons for a Joyful, Loving Life
by Bernie S. SiegelAs a physician who has cared for and counseled innumerable patients, Bernie S. Siegel embraces a philosophy that is at the forefront of a society grappling with medical ethics and spiritual issues. His books Love, Medicine, and Miracles (1986), Peace, Love and Healing (1989), and How to Live Between Office Visits (1993) have broken new ground in the field of healing. Over a span of twenty years, other physicians have become increasingly receptive to his message. Bernie's efforts have now turned toward humanizing medical care and medical education, and he continues to travel extensively with his wife, Bobbie, to speak at and run workshops, sharing his techniques and experiences. Bernie and Bobbie have five children and six grandchildren (so far). "This book is a continuation of the work I began when I became Bernie. It is a collection of stories about how to deal with life's difficulties. Most of the people in these stories have not had the great wake-up call; that is, they are mot facing life-threatening illnesses. So in a sense, this book is preventive medicine. It is a prescription for living that gives you effective and healthy ways of dealing with the adversity that occurs in everyone's life. I want to help you learn to accept your morality before something catastrophic brings you face-to-face with the end of your life." -- From the Introduction
Presença Plena
by Paulo Borges«Façamos desta leitura uma viagem de peregrinação pelo território sagrado que somos, descobrindo e deixando irradiar a liberdade, consciência, amor, abundância e criatividade que já existem em nós, como os nossos mais profundos e desconhecidos recursos.» «Presença» é muito mais do que apenas estar. É um não-sei-quê que nos envolve, impossível de expressar e definir plenamente. Com isto em mente, Paulo Borges leva-nos aqui numa jornada pelos cinco aspectos fundamentais da experiência da presença: a presença aberta, a presença consciente, a presença amorosa, a presença abundante e a presença criativa. Um livro que deve ser lido e vivido de um modo diferente, prático e experiencial, com disponibilidade e entrega para com os exercícios propostos, como se se tratasse de um retiro ou workshop presencial.Porque, no final, o mais importante não é exclusivamente a compreensão intelectual, mas sim aprofundar a prática, parando sempre que necessário para realizar as experiências meditativas
Presence: The Strange Science and True Stories of the Unseen Other
by Ben Alderson-DayA psychologist's journey to understand one of the most unusual experiences known to humankind: the universal, disturbing feeling that someone or something is there when we are alone.These experiences of sensing a Presence when no one else is there have been given many names—the Third Man, guardian angels, shadow figures, “social” hallucinations—and they have inspired, unsettled, and confounded in equal measure.While the contexts in which they occur are diverse, they are united by a distinct and uncanny feeling of visitation by another. But what does this feeling mean, and where does it come from? When and why do presences emerge? And how can we even begin to understand a phenomenon that can be transformative for those who experience it, and yet so hard to put into words?The answers to these questions lie in this tour-de-force through contemporary psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, and philosophy. Presence follows Ben Alderson-Day's attempts—as a psychologist and a researcher—to understand how this experience is possible. What is a voice when it isn’t heard, and how otherwise do we know or feel that someone is in our presence? Is it a hallucination connected to psychosis, a change in the working of the brain, or something else? The journey to understand takes us to meet explorers, mediums, and robots, and step through real, imagined, and virtual worlds. Presence is the story of who we carry with us, at all times, as parts of ourselves.
Presence: The Art of Being at Home in Yourself
by Tracy CochranIn 20 short, gem-like chapters, meditation teacher Tracy Cochran invites us to explore living fully in the present moment as a revolutionary practice.Tracy&’s vibrant essays from her storied life give plenty of encouragement to reframe and dive deep into our own experiences.Mindfulness offers us a way to be fully in the present moment—and as we start to embrace this practice, we learn that our lives are made of present moments. That gift of presence is the palpable experience of awareness that appears when we remember to be mindful of those moments. In 20 short chapters, Cochran encourages us to see presence as a living force—and to recognize and explore how that shows up in our lives. She offers riveting and relatable stories from her life—a spiritually transformative wine-making trip in France, a near-death experience while being mugged, managing her feisty child while on a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh, among many others—and Buddhist teachings to encourage us to see the power of presence to illuminate and transform our past, present, and future. Cochran's observations and reminiscences are wise and pithy, and she gives us plenty of encouragement to explore and reframe our own experiences.
Presence: Collected Stories (Deluxe Edition) (Penguin Classics)
by Arthur MillerThe collected short fiction of America's leading dramatist of the 20th century in a Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition Though best known for creating some of the greatest dramas of the twentieth century, Arthur Miller was also a master of the short story. Initially published in prestigious venues like the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and Esquire, his fiction constitutes a fascinating and indispensable portion of his life's work. Presence: Collected Stories revives and reintroduces these masterly works, making available in one volume stories previously scattered across various collections. Here, as in his best plays, Miller pulls apart the threads of American life with tender humanism and unmatched psychological realism. These stories build on the landscape of Miller's drama, of Broadway dives and Brooklyn shipyards where businessmen, writers, bums, and blue-collar workers struggle for self-worth. This vital collection celebrates not just the Miller we know through his most often-performed plays, but the whole of his astounding depth as an artist. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Presence of a Hidden God: Evidence for the God of the Bible
by D. James Kennedy Jerry NewcombeGod has not left Himself without a witness, nor is there anywhere on earth where His fingerprints are absent."Truly, you are a God who hides yourself, O God of Israel, the Savior." --Isaiah 45:15Where is God? Why does He seem absent? Is He hiding?Some people think so... but the problem lies with them, not with God. To the unrighteous, God is absent-or worse, if He is there at all, He is cruel. But to the righteous, God is clearly present.The great Christian thinker Blaise Pascal wrote, "What can be seen on earth indicates neither the total absence of God nor his manifest presence, but rather the presence of a hidden God." In other words, to those who are spiritually blind, God may seem hidden. But to those whose eyes He has opened, God is not hidden at all. He has clearly revealed Himself in Jesus Christ.In The Presence of a Hidden God-completed just before his untimely passing-beloved pastor and teacher Dr. D. James Kennedy and co-author Jerry Newcombe provide the biblical assurance and helpful insight you're seeking to build your faith in the living God. Dr. Kennedy knew-as you will soon discover-that if we seek God with all our hearts, we will find Him indeed.From the Hardcover edition.
The Presence of Absence: On Prayers and an Epiphany (Inspirational Ser.)
by Doris GrumbachThe story of an ecstatic spiritual moment—and the search to experience it again When she was twenty-seven years old, writer Doris Grumbach had an epiphany. It was as if God were right there beside her, and she had a &“feeling of peace so intense that it seemed to expand into ineffable joy.&” After this fleeting moment, Grumbach became determined to recapture what she had felt. The Presence of Absence is the story of her fifty-year search. Grumbach is an open-minded and skilled seeker, and she writes candidly of the people she has met along the way. She details how she lost her path after decades of going to her Protestant church and writes of her turn to personal spirituality. In her quest to find God, she encounters a multitude of philosophies and gives all of them their due. She reads the works of Thomas Merton and Simone Weil, seeks the advice of her seminary-attending daughter, and studies the Psalms. Despite the setbacks of disease, injury, and ego, Grumbach perseveres in her pursuit of beauty and proof in the absence.
The Presence of Duns Scotus in the Thought of Edith Stein
by Francesco AlfieriThis book examines the phenomenological anthropology of Edith Stein. It specifically focuses on the question which Stein addressed in her work Finite and Eternal Being: What is the foundational principle that makes the individual unique and unrepeatable within the human species? Traditional analyses of Edith Stein's writings have tended to frame her views on this issue as being influenced by Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, while neglecting her interest in the lesser-known figure of Duns Scotus. Yet, as this book shows, with regard to the question of individuality, Stein was critical of Aquinas' approach, finding that of Duns Scotus to be more convincing. In order to get to the heart of Stein's readings of Duns Scotus, this book looks at her published writings and her personal correspondence, in addition to conducting a meticulous analysis of the original codexes on which her sources were based. Written with diligence and flair, the book critically evaluates the authenticity of Stein's sources and shows how the position of Scotus himself evolved. It highlights the originality of Stein's contribution, which was to rediscover the relevance of Mediaeval scholastic thought and reinterpret it in the language of the Phenomenological school founded by Edmund Husserl.
The Presence of God: Discovering God's Ways Through Intimacy With Him
by R.T. KendallHonor, glorify, and love God by learning to dwell in His presence. R. T. Kendall invites you to discover what it means to be in the presence of God. In this fresh, new look at God&’s presence Kendall explores everything from the omnipresence of God to the tangible manifestation of His presence. You will discover why God might at times withhold a sense of His presence while at other times you might experience an acute sense of awe or reverence of God that drives you to your knees in prayer, leads you into spontaneous worship of Him, or brings about healing and other miracles. Kendall teaches you how to develop a sensitivity to His presence so your love for Him and relationship with Him will deepen and grow.
The Presence of God and the Presence of Persons (Palgrave Frontiers in Philosophy of Religion)
by James KellenbergerThis book treats the presence of God and the presence of persons. The experience of the presence of God is a well-recognized religious experience in theistic traditions. The experience of the presence of persons, this book argues, is an analogous moral experience. As it is possible for individuals to come into the presence of God – to have this phenomenal experience – so it is possible for them to come into the presence of persons.Kellenberger explores how coming into the presence of persons is structurally analogous with coming into the presence of God. Providing a highly focused analysis of the two seemingly distinct concepts, normally thought to fall under different subfields of philosophy, the chapters carefully draw paralells between them. Kellenberger then goes on show how, analogous to “the death of God,” a loss of the consciousness of the reality of God and his presence, is a “death of persons”, felt as a loss of the sense of the inherent worth of persons and their presence. This volume finishes with an examination of the concrete moral and religio-ethical implications of coming into the presence of persons, and in particular the implications of coming into the presence of all persons.
The Presence of God in the Works of William Wordsworth (Routledge Studies in Romanticism)
by Eliza BorkowskaApproaching Wordsworth’ writings from perspectives which have not been considered in critical literature, this book offers a multiangled reflection on the technicalities of the poet’s religious discourse, including the methodology of The Prelude revision, or Wordsworth’s patent art of "pious postscripts." The book constitutes a self-contained whole and can be read independently. Simultaneously, it creates an unusual duet with The Absent God in The Works of William Wordsworth, whose six chapters follow this book’s eight chapters like a sestet which complements the octave—becoming, thus, a tribute to Wordsworth as one of the most prolific sonneteers in history. Both monographs build their theses on Wordsworth’s entire oeuvre and embrace the whole of his wide lifespan. Their completion in 2020 coincides with several round anniversaries: the 250th anniversary of Wordsworth’s birth, the 200th anniversary of The River Duddon, and the 170th anniversary of the publication of his autobiographical masterpiece, The Prelude.
The Presence of Myth
by Leszek Kolakowski"[An] important essay by a philosopher who more convincingly than any other I can think of demonstrates the continuing significance of his vocation in the life of our culture."—Karsten Harries, The New York Times Book Review With The Presence of Myth, Kolakowski demonstrates that no matter how hard man strives for purely rational thought, there has always been-and always will be-a reservoir of mythical images that lend "being" and "consciousness" a specifically human meaning. "Kolakowski undertakes a philosophy of culture which extends to all realms of human intercourse—intellectual, artistic, scientific, and emotional. . . . [His] book has real significance for today, and may well become a classic in the philosophy of culture."—Anglican Theological Review
The Presence of Siva (Mythos: The Princeton/Bollingen Series in World Mythology #141)
by S. KramrischOne of the three great gods of Hinduism, Siva is a living god. The most sacred and most ancient book of India, The Rg Veda, evokes his presence in its hymns; Vedic myths, rituals, and even astronomy testify to his existence from the dawn of time. In a lively meditation on Siva--based on original Sanskrit texts, many translated here for the first time--Stella Kramrisch ponders the metaphysics, ontology, and myths of Siva from the Vedas and the Puranas. Who is Siva? Who is this god whose being comprises and transcends everything? From the dawn of creation, the Wild God, the Great Yogi, the sum of all opposites, has been guardian of the absolute. By retelling and interweaving the many myths that keep Siva alive in India today, Kramrisch reveals the paradoxes in Siva's nature and thus in the nature of consciousness itself.
The Presence of the Future: The Eschatology of Biblical Realism
by George Eldon LaddAfter surveying the debate of eschatology, Ladd discusses the promise of the kingdom, the fulfillment of the promise, and the consummation of the promise. Throughout the book he develops his thesis that the kingdom of God involves two great movements--fulfillment within history and consummation at the end of history.
The Presence of the Past: Morphic Resonance and the Memory of Nature
by Rupert SheldrakeExplains how self-organizing systems, from crystals to human societies, share collective memories that influence their form and behavior • Includes new evidence and research in support of the theory of morphic resonance • Explores the major role that morphic resonance plays not just in animal instincts and cultural inheritance but also in the larger process of evolution • Shows that nature is not ruled by fixed laws but by habits and collective memories In this fully revised and updated edition of The Presence of the Past, Cambridge biologist Rupert Sheldrake lays out new evidence and research in support of his controversial theory of morphic resonance and explores its far-reaching implications in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and sociology. His theory proposes that all self-organizing systems, from crystals to human society, inherit a collective memory that influences their form and behavior. This collective memory works through morphic fields, which organize the bodies of plants and animals, coordinate the activities of brains, and underlie conscious mental activity. Sheldrake shows how all human beings draw upon and contribute to a collective human memory and that even our individual recollections depend on morphic resonance rather than physical storage in the brain. He explores the major role that morphic resonance plays not just in animal instincts and cultural inheritance, such as religion and ritual, but also in the larger process of evolution, which Sheldrake shows to be more an interplay of habit and creativity than a mere “survival of the fittest.” Offering a replacement for the outdated, mechanistic worldview that has dominated biology since the nineteenth century, Sheldrake’s new understanding of life, matter, and mind shows that rather than being ruled by fixed laws, nature is essentially habitual. And because memory is inherent in nature, he explains, in order to survive successfully for generations to come, we will have to give up our old habits of thought and adopt new ones: habits that are better adapted to life in a world living in the presence of the past--as well as the presence of the future.