Introduction to ‘Friends’ by Robin Dunbar This is the first in a series of blog posts on Robin Dunbar's book “Friends”. Dunbar is an evolutionary psychologist who worked at Oxford University. In this book he helps us understand the power of friendships and explores some of the social and biological realities involved. Robin Dunbar came … Continue reading Introduction to ‘Friends’ by Robin Dunbar
Author: joshmont2017
I am a child of God through Jesus' sacrifice and victory. Husband to Karuna, father to four children, staff elder at Emmanuel Church Northstowe, and Course Director for Training for East Anglia Ministry. All views here my own and do not necessarily represent the views of organisations I work for.
Why read Neuroscience books as a Christian?
Emmanuel Church Northstowe kindly gave me a 3 month sabbatical over summer 2023. Alongside some rest, a family wedding, and revising my Hebrew, I read a few neuroscience/ psychology books. Some Christians might wonder why any Christian or pastor would read neuroscience or psychology. These disciplines are secular disciplines carried out without any acknowledgement of … Continue reading Why read Neuroscience books as a Christian?
Beginning to blog
Thanks for dropping by. My aim in this blog is to post thoughts from my Sabbatical reading of neuroscience and psychology books. In many ways, I write to help me clarify my own thoughts. I'd welcome constructive discussion of these thoughts, and offer them aware how far I am from being an expert in neuroscience.
