Embryogenesis in Myth and Science

Thomas J Weihs

ISBN 10: 1782504990 / ISBN 13: 9781782504993

Published by Floris Books Mär 2018, 2018

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Neuware - Looks at how science and mythology are both key aspects in the understanding of new human life.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Embryogenesis in Myth and Science
• Publisher: Floris Books Mär 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782504990
• ISBN 13: 9781782504993
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

Embryology has evolved from myth in early cultures, who knew little about the details of conception and pregnancy, to the height of modern scientific knowledge. Thomas Weihs argues persuasively that new scientific understanding of embryology could engender a new mythology, and that, in fact, science and myth are complementary aspects of the study of new life.

He explores the correspondence between the creation story in Genesis, and other creation myths, with the development of the human embryo, and also discusses how the intuitive heart-felt values we associate with pregnancy and birth can be reconciled with the science of our age.

About the Author

Thomas Weihs (1914-1983) studied medicine in Vienna and Basel before moving to Scotland to help found the Camphill Community for people with special needs.