Sharon Dirckx Sharon Dirckx is a Senior Tutor at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA). Originally from a scientific background, she has a PhD in brain imaging from the University of Cambridge and has held research positions at the University of Oxford, UK, and the Medical College of Wisconsin, USA. She is a regular speaker at Universities, conferences and other events. Sharon lives in Oxford with her husband and two young children. John C Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford "Dr Dirckx is well qualified to investigate the question that forms the title of her book. She illuminates the widespread reductionist notion that the brain and the mind are the same and shows that it depends more on a presupposed naturalist or materialist philosophy, than it does on actual science. This book is for the open minded, and will enrich the reader whatever their worldview. I whole heartedly recommend it." Dr Ruth M. Bancewicz, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, Cambridge, UK "Laying out the arguments in her usual very readable style, Sharon makes a compelling case for why the answer to her book’s title [spoiler alert!] is 'No'. Whether you agree with her conclusions or not, this whistle-stop tour of the hottest issues in neuroscience is a helpful, clear and concise summary of the different philosophical and theological positions, and the latest scientific data." Os Guinness, Author 'Last Call for Liberty' "Fresh, clear, and helpful, Dirckx opens up a key part of what has been called ' the most important conversation of our time. Is freedom only a fiction? Is human dignity merely a form of 'speciesism'? Are we no more than our brains? The answers to such questions affect us all, and it is vital that we all explore them." Steve Adams, Author of The Centre Brain "There's a portion of Christendom who've been feeding the same fire they're trying to extinguish! Brilliantly, while treading the same territory, this book charts a new path. It jumps the normal critique (how can we be expected to believe science, and be a Christian?) and gets to the root, showing how the perceived gap between God and the brain doesn't have to be a block—and can actually be a signpost. Are you just your brain? Do you—specifically—have a religious brain? Sit at the learned feet of an experienced Christian neuroscientist and discover..." Can Science Explain Everything? Why does God care who I sleep with? Is Jesus History? Where Is God in All the Suffering? Author John Lennox Sam Allberry John Dickson Amy Orr-Ewing
✔ Author(s): Sharon Dirckx
✔ Title: Am I Just My Brain? (Oxford Apologetics)
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (132 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 178498275X
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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