Relevance. At the present stage of development religious studies, importance revealing psychological "slice" mysticism is increasing from point view comparing two approaches – reductionist, which reduces to intense and unusual experiences, anti-reductionist, sees in something more than just subjective experiences. The purpose supplement understanding limits reduction religious‒mystical experien...

Reductionism is the dominant stance of biology. According to this perspective, biological phenomena have to fit with physical explanations. Some biologists thought that the introduction of the idea of program was a sound way to overcome both physicalism and reductionism. We argue instead that the introduction of information theory into biology did not liberate biology from reductionism. We argu...

easily understandable and inviting for the beginning scientist and dabbling college student alike. The authors provide ample visual and interactive features that clarify the bulk of the information found in the text. These include figures, diagrams, and “visual summaries” provided at the ends of chapters, as well as a companion website at www.mindsmachine.com. Clearly written and well-organized...

There are various ways in which science can be classified as theistic or religion-based. One is when the components of scientific theories are accepted by the followers of religions and rejected by the opponents of religious beliefs. Although Quine (1908-2000) does not believe in any religion, the possibility of one concept of religious science can be inferred from his explanation of the founda...

Abstract A thought experiment demonstrates that physicalism about consciousness entails a paradoxical duplication of physical information. Moreover, objective existence acquires the status property. To avoid this paradox, one requires concept objectivity in which individuation is finite and incomplete. Finite uncertainty thus corroborated by contemporary sciences. prevent from becoming property...