by Dalaï-Lama, Antonio R. Damasio, Lewis L. Judd, Larry R. Squire · Pocket · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782266153539
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«Le pouvoir de l'esprit: Entretiens avec des scientifiques» is the dialogue of the Dalai Lama and other scientists, published by Pocket in paperback.
The book collects the dialogue between the Dalai Lama and specialists in philosophy, neurology, psychiatry and neuroscience on consciousness and the limits of the mind. During the meeting, science and Buddhism contrast their views on the relationship between body and soul, and on the spiritual and cognitive potential of the human being.
Work in French published on 2 March 2006. The Pocket edition belongs to the Spiritualité collection.
Recommended for readers interested in Buddhism, philosophy of mind, neuroscience and the dialogue between science and spirituality.
Antonio Damasio is a Portuguese neuroscientist. He is currently the David Dornsife Chair in Neuroscience, as well as Professor of Psychology, Philosophy, and Neurology, at the University of Southern California, and, additionally, an adjunct professor at the Salk Institute. He was previously the chair of neurology at the University of Iowa for 20 years. Damasio heads the Brain and Creativity Institute, and has authored several books. Damasio's research in neuroscience has shown that emotions play a central role in social cognition and decision-making.
