Blackfoot Physics
by F. David Peat
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New ScientistOne summer in the 1980s, theoretical physicist F. David Peat went to a Blackfoot Sun Dance ceremony. Having spent all of his life steeped in and influenced by linear Western science, he was entranced by the Native American worldview and, through dialogue circles between scientists and native elders, he began to explore it in greater depth. Blackfoot Physics is the account of his discoveries. In an edifying synthesis of anthropology, history, metaphysics, cosmology, and quantum show more theory, Peat compares the medicines, the myths, the languages-the entire perceptions of reality of the Western and indigenous peoples. What becomes apparent is the amazing resemblance between indigenous teachings and some of the insights that are emerging from modern science, a congruence that is as enlightening about the physical universe as it is about the circular evolution of humanity's understanding. Through Peat's insightful observations, he extends our understanding of ourselves, our understanding of the universe, and how the two intersect in a meaningful vision of human life in relation to a greater reality. show lessTags
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This is a book for our times, it provides an incite into other ways of seeing the world. In a world where the only significant view is the western view, it is refreshing to read about the significant world view of other cultures.
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F. David Peat's latest book explores Carl Jung's notion of the Life-transforming nature of synchronicities. It also Looks at the fascinating collaboration between the psychologist Jung and the theoretical physicist Wolfgang Pauli. Peat's book is a sequel to his earlier, Synchronicity: The Bridge between Matter and Mind, and takes a completely new show more approach that includes a final chapter speculating on the possible source for true synchronicities. F. David Peat is a former theoretical physicist and colleague of David Bohm. He is the author of more than twenty books covering topics such as superstrings, chaos theory, Native American science, cinema and reality, and his notion of 'Gentle Action'-how society and organizations can be transformed through creative change. In 2000 he founded the Pari Center for New Learning in the medieval village of Pari in Tuscany. show less
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- Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Anthropology, Philosophy, General Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History
- DDC/MDS
- 191.089 — Philosophy & psychology Modern western philosophy Philosophy of United States and Canada
- LCC
- E98 .P5 .P43 — History of the United States America Indians of North America
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- English
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