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November, 2011 Christian Neuroscience Society Meeting

November 13, 2011 - 19:00 - 20:30

Society for Neuroscience
Convention

Christian Neuroscience Society

Sunday, November 13, 2011
7:00pm-8:30pm

The Self and Neuroscience from an Indian Philosopher's Perspective.

Presented by: Vishal Mangalwadi, Revelation Movement, 1605 East Elizabeth Street, Pasadena, CA 91104

Rigorous Indian thinkers have taken two opposite views of the self. The Hindus have taught that the human self is the ultimate reality – Brahma or God. Whereas, the Buddhist sages have assumed that there is no self – neither divine, nor human. Both views are based on reasoning but justified by mystical experience. Western philosophers have also moved in similar directions. Vishal Mangalwadi, an Indian author, philosopher and social reformer who was born and raised in India, will discuss the rationale behind these opposing views. Having studied philosophy in universities and Hindu ashrams, he will elucidate and contrast Eastern and Western ideas of the self and how they relate to a naturalistic view of neuroscience and the ideas of a philosopher, such as Teilhard de Chardin. He will argue that these are two self-defeating philosophical views and that mainstream western civilization was built on the biblical idea, taught by St. Augustine and others, that the finite human self is real, responsible, and immortal.

Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Room: 152A
Town: Washington, DC
When: Sunday, November 13, 2011
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Contact: Chris Mathes,   Ph.D.   -            (732) 586-1073      
Contact: Ted McDonald, Ph.D.  -             (360) 808-3468      
Note: After the presentation, Vishal Mangalwadi will have a Question & Answer session to discuss further the topic.

Sunday Morning Breakfast

What:   

Breakfast fellowship
Where: The District Line (TDL) Restaurant
Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, D.C., 20009
When: Sunday, November 13, 2011
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 am
Phone: 1-202-483-3000
Web: TDL Restaurant
Transportation: Short walking distance from convention center.

Approximate Locations

 

Chris Mathes, Ph.D. (732) 586-1073