The scientific revolution at the start of this period included much psi research, some by members of the newly established Royal Society. However, its Fellows were divided about the subject and during the 18th century the anti-psi attitude was hardened and the Society's history rewritten to portray psi research as a pseudo-science. Husserl's phenomenology encouraged a 20th-century reassessment of the subject and this was developed through Heidegger into an overarching view of science, society and psi. Although scientific materialism appears to have become increasingly dominant in recent years, psychical research and consciousness studies have helped to reverse this trend, with attempts to connect psi with developments in modern physics going beyond standard physicalism. The day will end with a general discussion, including audience participation.
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From 09:30 |
REGISTRATION |
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10:00 – 10:10 |
Chairman’s introduction |
Dr Matthew Colborn |
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10:10 – 11:10 |
The Enlightenment Myth: Science and the Occult from the 17th to the 19th Century |
Dr Andreas Sommer |
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11:10 – 11:40 |
TEA/COFFEE |
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11:40 – 12:30 12.30 – 14:00 |
Phenomenology from Husserl to Whiteman
LUNCH
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Prof. John Poynton |
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14:00 – 15:10 |
Return of the Gods: Heidegger as a Herald of the Final Scientific Revolution and its Impact on Society
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Prof. Jason Jorjani |
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15:10 – 16:00 |
The Role of Psi in the Rise and Fall of Physicalism |
Prof. Bernard Carr |
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16:00 – 16:30 |
TEA/COFFEE |
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16:30 – 17:15 |
General discussion |
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SPR
1 Vernon Mews
London
W14 0RL
United Kingdom
| Attendance | |
| Members Full Price | £38.00 |
| Non members Full Price | £42.00 |
| Members Concession | £34.00 |
| Non members Concession | £38.00 |
| Staff & Speakers | £0.00 |