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Ralston Peter |
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The Genius of Being : Contemplating the Profound Intelligence of Existence |
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Berkeley : , : North Atlantic Books, , 2017 |
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©2017 |
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1 online resource (163 pages) |
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Titlepage -- Copyright -- Chapter One: Grasping the Genius of Being -- Bound by Brilliance -- Fact and Truth, Belief and Assumption -- Chapter Two: Getting from Here to There -- Grasping the Communication—Developing Existential Listening -- The Truth Principle -- Not Knowing: An Essential Tool for Contemplation -- A Path to Experiential Learning -- Chapter Three: The Consummate Dominion of Mind and Perception -- Self-Orientation and “The Bull” Contemplation -- Social Management and Self-Image -- Cultural and Personal Beliefs -- The Creative Aspect of Mind -- What Is a Distinction? -- Chapter Four: The Creative World of Language -- What Is Language? -- Self and Other -- Language vs. Concept -- Creating an Internal Person -- Forming a Social Self -- Internal Dialogue: Whom Are You Talking To? -- Chapter Five: A Complex Matrix of Mind -- A Framework for Reality -- Human and Cultural Assumptions -- An Assumed Reality -- The Consequences of Being an Object -- The Consequences of Being “Inside” -- The Assumption of Life and Sentience |
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Peter Ralston's 'The Genius of Being' explores the profound intelligence of existence through the lens of consciousness and ontology. The book delves into the nature of being, perception, and the mind, offering |
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insights into self-awareness and the creation of one's reality. Ralston encourages readers to question assumptions and beliefs, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of themselves and the world. The work is designed for individuals interested in consciousness studies, personal growth, and philosophical inquiry. Through contemplation and experiential learning, Ralston guides readers toward a transformative understanding of existence, promoting a shift in perspective that reveals the creative power inherent in being. |
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