Be one of the first three individuals to email publicity@templetonpress.org with the subject line “generosity” and you’ll win an autographed copy of Being Generous by Theodore Roosevelt Malloch.
Weaving together narrative, history, social theory, biography, scientific research, and practical guidance, Being Generous offers readers truly unique insights into what it means to live a truly generous life.
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CHOICE calls From Galileo to Gell-Mann “a striking collection of anecdotes about and by scientists concerning the aesthetics of the pursuit of knowledge.”
In From Galileo to Gell-Mann, Marco Bersanelli and Mario Gargantini have gathered writings from over one hundred of the brightest scientific minds from our past and present on the question of “Why? –specifically, why did these great scientists commit themselves so ardently to life in the laboratory? What was it that kept them dedicated to their research endeavors for years on end?
The comments from the scientists themselves about their thoughts on their particular successes (and errors) reveal aspects of the psychology of creativity that deepens the understanding of the process both for participants and audience. The diversity is marvelous, exemplified by detailed accounts by Hans Oersted, Barbara McClintock, Bruno Rossi, Murray Gell-Mann, and many others, representing a wide spectrum of attitudes and beliefs.
To learn more about From Galileo to Gell-Mann and its authors, click here.
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For a period of time, we’ve been experimenting with widgets. Recently, we released our first widget, The Big Question in Science and Religion, on our blog. Today, we’re pleased to announce we have another widget available!
With a simple click of a button, From Galileo to Gell-Mann by Marco Bersanelli and Mario Gargantini is now available to preview and browse.
To access the widgets, you can click the above links or click directly on the publication’s cover image below. Again we encourage everyone to copy and paste this wherever they desire. Post it on your blog, tweet it, attach it to emails, you decide!
Enjoy!
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Theodore Roosevelt Malloch author of the recently released publication, Being Generous, spoke to Oklahoma Christian University students today on the global economy and the value of spiritual capital.
Dr. Mike O’Neal, president of Oklahoma Christian, said, “Dr. Malloch brings a unique perspective and considerable experience in international business which will be invaluable to our students as OC continues to expand its global reach.”
Malloch is chairman and CEO of The Roosevelt Group, a leading strategic advisory and thought leadership company. He is also the founder and chairman of the not-for-profit, Spiritual Enterprise Institute (SEI), created in 2005. He has served in leadership positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, The Aspen Institute, the CNN World Economic Development Congress, the World Economic Forum (the host of the Davos annual meeting in Switzerland), the United Nations, and has held senior positions in the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Senate. He has also authored or coauthored seven books, numerous journal articles, and corporate and governmental reports.
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At the end of this month, Professor Marco Bersanelli will participate in three discussions regarding what lies at the roots of scientific discovery on the occasion of his new publication, From Galileo to Gell-Mann: The Wonder that Inspired the Greatest Scientists of All Time: In Their Own Words.
The first discussion will take place on Monday, September 28th in Chicago, IL. Professor Bersanelli will be joined by Piermaria Oddone and Alvin Tollestrup. The discussion will start at 7PM in the John R. Cortelyou Commons at DePaul University.
The second discussion will take place on Tuesday, September 29th in Washington, DC at 8:00 PM. Michael Heller, Professor of Philosophy at Pontifical Academy of Theology and 2007 Templeton Prize winner, will join Bersanelli for the discussion in the John Paul II Cultural Center.
The third and final discussion will take place on Wednesday, September 30th in New York. Along with Bersanelli, speakers include Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete, author of God at the Ritz, and Michael Heller.
For more information on the discussions, please visit http://www.crossroadsculturalcenter.org/home/.
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We are thrilled to bring you another strong list of books in science and religion, science, and character development. This season’s list leads off with From Galileo to Gell-Mann by Marco Bersanelli and Mario Gargantini, a unique look into the personal reflections of some of the greatest scientists of all time. Equally exciting is the release of our fourth title in our Templeton Science and Religion Series, Horizons of Cosmology. Written by highly esteemed astrophysicist, Joseph Silk, the volume offers a well-rounded overview of new and controversial discoveries. We are also offering a title that explores one of the biggest questions in life, Life beyond Molecules and Genes, addresses the question, “What makes us alive?”
This is only a sample of what we are offering this season. To view our entire fall list, click here.
As always, we are happy to hear from our readers and we appreciate your support.
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The Templeton Science and Religion Series is edited by J. Wentzel van Huyssteen and Khalil Chamcham. The editors in the series have comissioned scientists in a wide range of fields to distill their experience and knowledge into brief tours of their respective specialties. Books in the series feature topics central to the science and religion dialogue and are written by scholars known to be the foremost authorities in their field.
Horizons of Cosmology: Exploring Worlds Seen and Unseen is the fourth title published in the Templeton Science and Religion Series. In this volume, highly esteemed astrophysicist Joseph Silk explores the vast mysteries and speculations of the field of cosmology in a way that balances an accessible style for the general reader and enough technical detail for advanced students and professionals.
If you want to plunge into the complex and intriguing issues that engage modern cosmologists, rather than skim the surface of easy description, take this journey with Joseph Silk, who will lead you on a tour through dark matter, dark energy, black holes, galaxy formation, and the inflating and accelerating universe.
—Donald Goldsmith, astronomy writer, and coauthor of the script and companion volume for the PBS television program Four Hundred Years of the Telescope
Other titles in the series that are available now include:
Later volumes will cover anthropology, astronomy, ecology, genetics, mathematics, and more.
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“What could be more beautiful than the heavens which contain all beautiful things?” –Nicolaus Copernicus
“Much has been learned about cosmology recently; much will almost certainly be learned in coming decades or two. But there is some comfort in the thought that we will never know everything. It would be a very dull universe for any intelligent being were everything of importance to be known.” –Carl Sagan
These quotes are only a sample of what Bersanelli and Gargantini offer in their new publication, From Galileo to Gell-Mann. From Galileo to Gell-Mann offers a fascinating look into the personal reflections of some of the greatest scientists of all time as well as answers the “why” question about research: i.e. “Why do we keep conducting these experiments even though we keep failing to find anything?”
Click here to preview this inspirational anthology. Better yet, order your copy today!
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Can’t make it to New York for the World Science Festival? How about the new Galileo exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia instead? It runs from April through September and it showcases Galileo’s accomplishments, his relationship to the ruling Medici family, his discoveries, and his overall impact on astronomy, physics, and math. It also happens to be supported by our parent organization, the John Templeton Foundation.
If you’re looking for more Galileo, be sure to check out our Fall 2009 new titles, where you’ll find From Galileo to Gell-Mann: The Wonder that Inspired the Greatest Scientists of All Time. This beautiful new book is going to feature writings from Galileo and several other notable scientists on the sense of wonder and awe that inspired them to dedicate their lives to scientific research.
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