“…Using data from more than ten years of research, David McNeill seeks to show that gestures do not simply form a part of what is said and meant but have an impact on thought itself. …”

“…On what is in our power…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- How to include spirituality -- When to include spirituality -- What might result -- Boundaries and barriers -- When religion (or spirituality) is harmful -- Chaplains and pastoral care -- Spirituality in nursing care -- Spirituality in social work -- Spirituality in rehabilitation -- Spirituality in mental health care -- A model course curriculum -- Information on specific religions -- Summary of key points…”
Sumario

“…We are discovering that the physical features of the brain play the major role in shaping our thoughts and emotions, including the way we deal with 'moral' issues. This book sets out the historical framework of the transition from 'mentalism' to 'physicalism', shows how the physical brain works in moral decisions and then examines three broad areas of moral decision-making - the brain in 'bad' acts, the brain in decisions involving sexual relations, and the brain in money decision-making…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…New definitions of objectivity -- lecture 22. Science wars of the late 20th century -- lecture 23. Intelligent design and the scope of science -- lecture 24. …”