The relationship between our living body and our soul, our mental expressions of life and our physical environment, are both classical topics for discussion and ones which currently present themselves as part of a truly exciting philosophical debate: are we today still able to speak of a “soul”? And what is meant by a (living) body (German: “Leib”)? Does our brain dictate what we will and do? Or do we have free will? Why are we the same people tomorrow that we were yesterday? Given the discoveries of the modern neural sciences, can human beings still be understood in the context of the unity of body and soul? Or should we rather define ourselves as mind-brain beings (German: Gehirn-Geist-Gestalten)? Marcus Knaup explores these questions and discusses the most relevant approaches and arguments concerning the (living) body-soul debate. His own approach to current chal-lenges presented by modern brain research emanates from his bringing together Aristotelian Hylomorphism and phenomenology of the living body (German: “Leibphänomenologie”).

Revisiting the generally accepted notion of psycho-physical parallelism in Spinoza, Chantal Jaquet offers a new analysis of the relation between body and mind. Looking at a range of Spinoza's texts, and using an original methodology, she analyses their unity in action through affects, actions and passions.

Finally, Dreher provides a critical overview of the social and political context of this research, from the presentations of leading popularizers such as Bernie Siegel and Deepak Chopra, to the experiences of practitioners and patients, to the resistance of mainstream medicine, to the many exciting possibilities suggested by a deeper understanding of how mind and body are inextricably bound.

Aquinas’ theology can be understood only if one comes to grips with his metaphysics of being. The relevance of this perspective is exhibited in his treatment of topics like creation, goodness, happiness, truth, freedom of the will, the unity of the human being, prayer and providence, God’s personhood, divine love, God and violence, God’s unknowablility, the Incarnation, the Trinity, God’s existence, theological language and even laughter. This book endeavors to treat these questions in a clear and convincing language.

Have you ever asked yourself what changed when you were "born again?" You look in the mirror and see the same reflection - your body hasn't changed. You find yourself acting the same and yielding to those same old temptations - that didn't seem to change either. So you wonder, Has anything really changed? The correct answer to that question is foundational for receiving from God. If you lack this basic understanding, you'll forever ask yourself doubt-filled questions like: "How could God love somebody like me?" and "How can I possibly expect to receive anything from the Lord? I don't deserve it, I'm not good enough!" Spirit, Soul, and Body will help you eliminate those and other doubt-filled questions that destroy your faith. If you have trouble receiving from God, this is a must-read!

Deep within our hearts, we have all of the answers and wisdom we need to live this life in love and joy. But because of our separated physical body, we have also separated from being One, Together, in Unity. In this book, you will find out how the brain works and what the brain waves actually signify, and how to use them, is just some of the lessons taught. The alpha sequence allows you to calm your mind to the alpha brain frequency and use this level to gather information. This book is so richly insightful, taking into account the wholeness of who we are and as though it came straight from heaven! It really makes you self-reflect and reconsider your entire life flow. This book speaks of Love, of Self-Love, of reminding to carry compassion, for the wiser and the beginners in reconnecting within, of how to use our mind to come home to our body, to our soul, our spirit, to live a fulfilled life within our human consciousness. Reading this story is like taking a psychedelic journey, and taking it with good friends. Get your copy today!

Deep within our hearts, we have all of the answers and wisdom we need to live this life in love and joy. But because of our separated physical body, we have also separated from being One, Together, in Unity. In this book, you will find out how the brain works and what the brain waves actually signify, and how to use them, is just some of the lessons taught. The alpha sequence allows you to calm your mind to the alpha brain frequency and use this level to gather information. This book is so richly insightful, taking into account the wholeness of who we are and as though it came straight from heaven! It really makes you self-reflect and reconsider your entire life flow. This book speaks of Love, of Self-Love, of reminding to carry compassion, for the wiser and the beginners in reconnecting within, of how to use our mind to come home to our body, to our soul, our spirit, to live a fulfilled life within our human consciousness. Reading this story is like taking a psychedelic journey, and taking it with good friends. Get your copy today!

While most people throughout history have believed that we are both physical and spiritual beings, the rise of science has called into question the existence of the soul. Many now argue that neurophysiology demonstrates the radical dependence, indeed, identity, between mind and brain. Advances in genetics and in mapping human DNA, some say, show there is no need for the hypothesis of body-soul dualism. Even many Christian intellectuals have come to view the soul as a false Greek concept that is outdated and unbiblical. Concurrent with the demise of dualism has been the rise of advanced medical technologies that have brought to the fore difficult issues at both edges of life. Central to questions about abortion, fetal research, reproductive techologies, cloning and euthanasia is our understanding of the nature of human personhood, the reality of life after death and the value of ethical or religious knowledge as compared to scientific knowledge. In this careful treatment, J. P. Moreland and Scott B. Rae argue that the rise of these problems alongside the demise of Christian dualism is no coincidence. They therefore employ a theological realism to meet these pressing issues, and to present a reasonable and biblical depiction of human nature as it impinges upon critical ethical concerns. This vigorous philosophical and ethical defense of human nature as body and soul, regardless of whether one agrees or disagrees, will be for all a touchstone for debate and discussion for years to come.

This second edition of the Companion has been thoroughly revised and updated with eleven new chapters and a new bibliography.