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Blackwell companion to substance dualism
No full textSubstance dualism has for some time been dismissed as an archaic and defeated position in philosophy of mind, but in recent years, the topic has experienced a resurgence of scholarly interest and has been restored to contemporary prominence by a growing minority of philosophers prepared to interrogate the core principles upon which past objections and misunderstandings rest. As the first book of its kind to bring together a collection of contemporary writing from top proponents and critics in a pro-contra format, The Blackwell Companion to Substance Dualism captures this ongoing dialogue and sets the stage for rigorous and lively discourse around dualist and physicalist accounts of human persons in philosophy.
Chapters explore emergent, Thomistic, Cartesian, and other forms of substance dualism—broadly conceived—in dialogue with leading varieties of physicalism, including animalism, non-reductive physicalism, and constitution theory. Loose, Menuge, and Moreland pair essays from dualist advocates with astute criticism from physicalist opponents and vice versa, highlighting points of contrast for readers in thematic sections while showcasing today’s leading minds engaged in direct debate. Taken together, essays provide nuanced paths of introduction for students, and capture the imagination of professional philosophers looking to expand their understanding of the subject.
Skillfully curated and in touch with contemporary science as well as analytic theology, The Blackwell Companion to Substance Dualism strikes a measured balanced between advocacy and criticism, and is a first-rate resource for researchers, scholars, and students of philosophy, theology, and neuroscience.https://digitalcommons.biola.edu/faculty-books/1300/thumbnail.jp
Vocation in the Ivory Tower : A Personal Reflection on Christian Service and Secular Academics
Get PDFThis paper was originally presented in March 2017 at the plenary session of the Christians in English Language Teaching (CELT) conference at Seattle Pacific University. Dr. Snow reflects on the importance of academic research at different stages of his career as a TESOL educator. He encourages all Christians in TESOL to reflect and consider their own calling and the place of academic research
University Faculty Physical Activity Inventory (UFPAI): A Preliminary Assessment of Physical Activity among Faculty at a Private University
No full textPhysical activity (PA) is decreasing, with the work environment being particularly influential on reduction in PA. However, physically active lifestyles meeting or exceeding 150 minutes/week have been linked to reductions in multiple deleterious chronic health conditions. University educators are inundated with University work as well as promotional challenges that may act as barriers to achieving recommended daily levels of PA. Currently, very few research studies have evaluated PA among University faculty. Thus, the purpose of this exploratory investigation was to evaluate self-reported levels of PA among faculty members at Biola University. Eligible survey respondents (N = 138) were men (n = 72, 48.7 ± 11.7 years of age, 179.3 ± 8.5 centimeters in height, 86.3 ± 16.1 kilograms in weight, and an average body mass index (BMI) of 26.8 ± 4.6 kg/m2) and women (n = 66, 44.8 ± 11.7 years of age, 166.2 ± 8.2 centimeters in height, 69.3 ± 13.2 kilograms in weight, and an average body mass index (BMI) of 25.1 ± 4.8 kg/m2) faculty members from Biola University. Participants completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), using the SurveyMonkey® platform. Total daily sitting time and metabolic equivalent (MET) minute activity-specific (leisure, household, occupational, and transport) were calculated. One way ANOVAs revealed significant (p = 0.02) main effects for job title and total minutes of PA per week. The post-hoc analysis revealed that adjuncts were significantly more physically active than full professors. Although the only statistically significant differences were between adjuncts and full professors, we observed a downward trend in median physical activity. Independent measures t-tests revealed a significant (p = 0.004) difference between men and women for total minutes of PA per week. Women were significantly more physically active than men. Only 5.1% of faculty reported below 150 min of cumulative PA within a week. Total median PA for faculty was 3,133.5 MET*min/week. 52.9% of faculty reported a high categorical score above 3,000.0 MET*min/week of activity with a median of 4,757.0 MET*min/week. Of the four domains, leisure activity had the greatest median at 1,169.5 MET*min/week and active transport had the least at 462.0 MET*min/week. Faculty surveyed in this study exceeded the ACSM minimum weekly recommendations for PA and lower faculty ranks were the most active
Business Soli Deo Gloria
No full textRobert Harp, Adjunct Professor at Crowell School of Business, shares about doing business for the glory of God during this Torrey Conference breakout session on October 10, 2018
An investigation into the multifaceted relationship between gratitude, empathy, and compassion
No full textThe virtues of gratitude, empathy, and compassion are associated with various psychological and relational benefits. Past research suggests that gratitude and empathy are correlated and that compassion is in fact derived from empathy. However, limited research exists concerning the direct relationship between gratitude and compassionate love (i.e., a more enduring form of compassion). This study examined the relationship between the two constructs, with empathy as a potential mediator in this relationship. Two hundred undergraduate students from a religiously affiliated university were recruited and completed an online, multi-section questionnaire that includes measures of gratitude, empathy, and compassionate love. Statistical analyses revealed a significant partial mediation effect, with gratitude being both directly and indirectly (via empathy) associated with compassionate love. In other words, higher levels of gratitude produced greater compassionate love through increased feelings of empathy. Further analyses indicated that among the three types of empathy explored (cognitive empathy, emotional contagion, and emotional disconnection), cognitive empathy best mediated the relationship between gratitude and compassionate love. These findings have important implications in both a clinical and research context, including the utilization of gratitude and empathy interventions to increase protection against clinician burnout and improve client health and well-being. Future research is warranted in further exploring the relationship among these variables utilizing more objective forms of measurement
No wonder the soul of the sinless One shrank in horror at the prospect.
No full text29.5 x 24.5 cm, Pen, Ink, and Charcoal on Cardstock. Illustration of Jesus(?) coming out of the earth. Illustration of a calf(?) in the top right corner. Illustration of a calf being burnt in the lower left corner.https://digitalcommons.biola.edu/ejpace-cartoons/1044/thumbnail.jp
Symbol And Essence Of Meekness
No full text30.5 x 26 cm., Pen and Ink on Cardstock; Illustration of a group of men carrying heavy bags on their backs. An illustration of a yoke at the top.
Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. -Mat. 11:28,29; Lo, I Come To Do Thy Will, O God. -Heb. 10:7.; He that doeth the will of God abideth forever. -I John 2:17.; This space reserved for YOU.; Guilt of Sin; Remorse; The Burden of Self; Fear; Anxiety; Christhttps://digitalcommons.biola.edu/ejpace-cartoons/1146/thumbnail.jp
Responsibility is man\u27s response to God\u27s ability
No full text32 x 28.5 cm., Pen and Ink on Paper. Illustration of a man standing by an altar reaching out to God\u27s hand coming in from the sky.
Surely I Will Be With Thee. ; Go In This Thy Might -Jud.6:14,16.; Oh,Lord, where with shall I save Israel? Behold, my family is the poorest in Manasseh, and I am least in my father\u27s house.https://digitalcommons.biola.edu/ejpace-cartoons/1125/thumbnail.jp
Putting The Arrow In Arrogance
No full text32 x 28.5 cm. , Pen and Ink on Paper. Illustration of a dead lion with an arrow in it. In the background a goat is looking down from a hillside.
Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth. -I Sam. 2:3 ; God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. -Jas. 4:6; Human Arrogancehttps://digitalcommons.biola.edu/ejpace-cartoons/1098/thumbnail.jp