{"product_id":"being-human-9780281079759","title":"Being Human","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exploration of the nature of human consciousness and personhood by one of the world's greatest theologians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Being Human, Rowan Williams, one of today’s most brilliant and profound thinkers, has produced a rich and thought-provoking meditation on the themes of consciousness, language, relationship, speech, silence and what it is to be a person. A marvellous and moving work: philosophical theology at its very best. * Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks *\u003cbr\u003eThrough an elegant exploration of the nature of human consciousness Being Human convincingly debunks current discourse about the value of autonomy as the foundation of self-confidence, restoring human narrative and relationships to the heart of our being. A fascinating book, worthy of reflection and discussion. * Baroness Sheila Hollins, Emeritus Professor of the psychiatry of learning disability at St George's, University of London *\u003cbr\u003e'Rowan William's most striking characteristics are his humanity and his fine intellect. Here he uses both gifts quite brilliantly to illuminate what it means to be human. A stimulating collection of provocative yet reassuring essays. A gift from an exceptional man.' * Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, FRSA, Chair of Justice – the UK section of the International Commission of Jurists *\u003cbr\u003eWilliams never disappoints: his reflections on such important topics as the nature of consciousness, how we view time, and the wisdom of silence make vital reading. * Iain McGilchrist, author of The Master and his Emissary *\u003cbr\u003eOne of the strengths of this book is that Williams recognises religion can go bad. He defends a proper sense of dependence but distinguishes this from the infantilism certain institutions encourage. * The Church of England Newspaper *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is cooler in tone, more academic and less direct, but it is learned, insightful and illuminating. Nobody concerned with the present state of humanity should miss it. * The Tablet *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. What is consciousness? 2. What is a person? 3. Bodies, minds and thoughts 4. Faith and human flourishing 5. Silence and human maturity  Epilogue: Humanity transfigured","brand":"SPCK Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733500014935,"sku":"9780281079759","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780281079759.jpg?v=1720000317","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/being-human-9780281079759","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}