In this first book-length study of the internationally renowned Canadian artist Char Davies, Laurie McRobert examines the digital installations Osmose and Eph?m?re in the context of Davies' artistic and conceptual inspirations. Davies, originally a painter, turned to technology in an effort to create the effect of osmosis between self and world. By donning a head-mounted display unit and a body vest to monitor breathing and balance, participants are immersed in 3D-virtual space where they interact with abstract images of nature while manoeuvring in an artificial spatial...
In this first book-length study of the internationally renowned Canadian artist Char Davies, Laurie McRobert examines the digital installations ...
In Appearances: Genetic Mythology and Cosmic Instincts Laurie McRobert argues that the theoretical physicists' concepts of the cosmos need to be replaced by a biological cosmology. This revolutionary perspective brings with it the claim that embedded in our genome are cosmic instincts which have played a key role in our scientific evolution. It proffers that our historical preoccupation with the heavens, God, other spiritual visions, UFOs and abductees have surreptitiously inspired humankind to discover ever new scientific frontiers. It follows that attention needs to be paid to what...
In Appearances: Genetic Mythology and Cosmic Instincts Laurie McRobert argues that the theoretical physicists' concepts of the cosmos need to be repla...
Emil Fackenheim's Quest: From Philosophy to Prophetic Theology constitutes a comprehensive study of the Jewish thinker Emil L. Fackenheim who lived between 1916 and 2003. The study begins with extracts of letters and articles which he wrote as early as 1939 and ends with his writing of To Mend the World published in 1982. It starts with the new thinking movement in Judaism, considers the mediaeval responses to prophecy and philosophy and includes the prophetic experience as described by modern Jewish thinkers. This sets the stage for Fackenheim's quest. His writings clearly track the...
Emil Fackenheim's Quest: From Philosophy to Prophetic Theology constitutes a comprehensive study of the Jewish thinker Emil L. Fackenheim who lived be...
Once upon a time, a young Ukrainian-Canadian named Laurie grew up in poverty in 1930's Montreal. She was smart and beautiful, and had a mother who believed Cinderella tales do come true.
At first Laurie's life seemed destined to be carefree and pointed to a happy ending. She forged a successful career as a model, married the love of her life, and had four children. Then a car crash changed everything.
In it Laurie suffered extensive back injuries requiring major spinal reconstruction surgeries throughout her life. After a long period of painful rehabilitation she relearned how to...
Once upon a time, a young Ukrainian-Canadian named Laurie grew up in poverty in 1930's Montreal. She was smart and beautiful, and had a mother who ...
Do you have an image of heaven? Most people have a vague notion of billowy clouds and singing angels, but, when pressed, they have little idea about what awaits them in the afterlife. When asked for more details, many people are evasive-they don't want to think about it, because thinking of heaven inevitably means thinking about death.
Author and religious philosopher Laurie McRobert argues this is a mistake. Those who develop a clear image of heaven and sustain it throughout life can meet death in peace.
Individuals and the medical community alike are more and more concerned...
Do you have an image of heaven? Most people have a vague notion of billowy clouds and singing angels, but, when pressed, they have little idea abou...
