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How Humanity Came into Being: The Evolution of Consciousness

How Humanity Came into Being: The Evolution of Consciousness

by Martin G . Lockley (Author), RyoMorimoto (Author)

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Synopsis

How Humanity Came into Being is our story -- the collective story of all humankind. Life, from its earliest days, is a constant exploration of our physical, emotional, mental and ultimately spiritual relationship with the world. It is no wonder, then, that we ponder the perennial questions: where did we come from? What is our destiny as a species? Why the miracle of consciousness, self-awareness and the agony and ecstasy of existence? Why do we have a sense of order, morality, purpose, and even intimations of the divine? This unique and remarkably readable book explores such questions of existence. The authors present a fascinating journey through our anthropological history, including art and science, linguistic, spiritual and other cultural innovations; in short, all things that make us a unique species. Drawing on the latest research and ideas, they go on to show that we are poised at an evolutionary turning point as human beings move towards a collective awakening. For anyone interested in human consciousness, this book is an important signpost, indicating the way forward.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 358
 Publisher: Floris Books
Published: 25 Feb 2010
ISBN 10: 0863157327
ISBN 13: 9780863157325

Media Reviews
'A sweeping and erudite interdisciplinary study that builds up an integral understanding of the evolution of consciousness, showing that our predominant Western rationalism is a stage on the way towards a more holistic world-view and that our human trajectory takes us towards a conscious reunification with the Ground of Being.' -- David Lorimer, Programme Director, Scientific and Medical Network 'The vast internal domain of human consciousness is the next great frontier of exploration for humanity. This field now transcends the limitations of psychology, extending to the limits of science, philosophy, and spirituality. Thus, to understand consciousness, we have to bring together a wide diversity of approaches to the subject. And this is skillfully accomplished by Martin Lockley and Ryo Morimoto in: How Humanity Came Into Being. This highly informed book harmonizes a broad range of insights into an intriguing and accessible narrative. Their text evinces cultural, spiritual, and scientific sophistication and is recommended reading for anyone interested in the emerging field of consciousness studies.' -- Steve McIntosh, author of Integral Consciousness and the Future of Evolution 'How Humanity came into Being is an exciting and highly readable account of the history of human consciousness. Lockley and Morimoto explore our prehistoric and historic past with an adroit combination of paleontological and psychological expertise which keeps the reader deeply absorbed. From anthropological and historical evidence they weave a fascinating account of how our language, art and science reveal the dynamic evolution of the unconscious, subconscious and conscious mind. From cave art to quantum physics the broad sweep of human culture is all surprisingly relevant to who we are, how we came into being and where we are going. A must read for all members of the human species!' -- W.K. Peterson, PhD, Space Scientist 'The book's approach is appropriate to its subject and is holistic. Arguments from psychology, palentology, ancient myth and legend, the evidence from yoga and mystical experience, are all assembled to make the case.' -- Max Payne, Scientific and Medical Network Review, Spring 2010
Author Bio
Martin Lockley was brought up on nature reserves in Wales and England where he later earned his PhD in Paleontology and his Welsh Track and Field colours. Now a Professor at the University of Colorado, Denver, he works and writes on fossil tracks and field conservation issues and teaches The Evolution of Consciousness. Ryo Morimoto was born in Japan where he spent the first eighteen years of his life. He then studied Philosophy, Psychology, and Clinical Psychology at the University of Colorado, Denver, developing an interest in Consciousness Studies. He is now a graduate student at Brandeis University studying Anthropology.