Schwab's Writings: Science, Philosophy, Theology, History, and some Short Stories

Schwab-Writings 09-13-09
Introduction, Summary, Conclusions Why these essays were written, their summary & applications, a personal conclusions, and the author's key message			History and Politics	Short Stories some serious, some poetic, some humorous, all human
Science & Evolution	The Human Brain & Mind	Philosophy & Theology
* *Read the full article* Evolution: Understanding our Existence -------------- *or select any one of* *8 parts of it:* - Origin and Evolution of the Universe and Earth * - Origin of Life, Genomics, Proteomics, Organisms * - Origin and Evolution of the Human Mind * - Origin and Evolution of Societies , Cultures * - Intelligent Divine Design or Natural Evolution? * - Extraterrestrial Intelligence - Consequences for Us? * -What does the Future hold for Mankind? What will the End be? * - Summary, Closing Comments, Conclusions, Personal Comments *	* Key essay: The search for understanding of the essence of being human: - The Human Mind * 2 essays: - Creative Thought (for general reading) and - Mental Creativity (in terms of the sciences) * 2 essays: - Ethics (an overview) and - Brain, Mind Ethics (in terms of neurosciences) * - Personality * - Art, Culture * and a Special Topic: Battle Fatigue, PTSD** *	* Key essay: The search for Meaning, Purpose, and Drection in Life, --- German language version: „Sinn des Lebens; Sinn der Existenz, Persönliche Ausrichtung, Werte“ --- Harmonizing the views of "Astrophysics and Theology", --- German language version: Religion und Wissenschaft: Theologie, Astrophysik und das SETI-Projekt --- The phenomenon of "Religion, what is it, what should it be", --- An essay on "Intelligent Design Theory vs. Evolution" an overview --- "Intelligent Design" Theory: A Critical Analysis 5 short articles --- “Do The Biblical Beatitudes Have Meaning in Our Lives? --- „Die Bedeutung der Seligpreisungen in Unserem Modernen Leben“	* Five essays, resulting from chance encounters with historic material and specific observations: . Henry Villard . On the Peace Conference of 1919 . Islam: The Muslim World and the West . The Spontaneous Historic Origin and Evolution of Cultures and Civilizations - Examples: Peru, Ecuador . Essential Global Concerns Still in preparation: 6 essays relating to a long-term vision of our world 1) Need for Global Guidance – Common Goals; opportunities, risks 2) Global Governance? 3) Threat by Regional Rogue Governments 4) Individual Sustenance, Global Employment 5) Global Social Balance 6) Global Values or “Culture” 7) Special Concerns	* The artistic expression of observations, parabolical stories, visions, and personal events .... ------ 18 short stories are available in 3 languages. Select from: English German - Deutsch French - Français and several short stories by Pierre Decey on French rail roads


Introduction, Overview, Conclusions
	Why these essays were written,their key messages, their possible conclusions.

	Science & Evolution: Evolution: Understanding Our Physical and Mental Existence
1. Cosmogony, Cosmic Evolution, Evolution of Earth - 2. Origin of Life, Genomics, Proteomics, Natural Evolution - 3. The Origin, Evolution, and Function of the Human Mind - 4. Origin and Evolution of Societies and Cultures - 5. "Intelligent Design Theory" vs. Natural Evolution - 6. Extraterrestrial Intelligence? Cosmo-Psychology? - 7. The Future - 8. The End of Humanity and the Universe
What happened in time and space to let humans with their minds appear on Earth -and possibly other intelligent beings on other celestial bodies? What does the future hold for mankind, for the universe? How will it all end? What does it all mean?
	An overview of the main phases of oing evolution and commentary on special aspects of our existence.
	For easier reading also available as 8 separate essays

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Brain & Mind: The Human Mind, Creativity, Ethics, Personality, Art
How the Human Mind, Mental Creativity, Ethical Behavior, Personality, and Appreciation of Art are anchored in Neurophysiology, Biochemistry, Psychology, and One's Own Thought.
Including the following six essays:
"The Origin, Evolution and Function of the Human Mind" - Emotions, Memory, Visualizations - Thought, Intelligence, Creativity, Ethics, Personality, Art - Consciousness, Free Will, "Soul"?, Spirituality, Religion
"The Brain, the Mind: Creative Thought" -- A theory for the understanding of mental creativity in terms of neurophysiology and cognitive psychology, 1994 -- written for more interest reading. Read also:
"The Brain, the Mind: Mental Creativity" -- A theory of mental creativity in terms of neurophysiology and cognitive psychology, based on four basic hypothesis (abbreviated 2nd version of "Creative Thought"), 2000 -- written in more scientific terms.
"Brain, Mind: Ethics: "Ethical" or "Moral" Thought and Decision Making" General overview in terms of evolutionary biology, history, neurophysiology, psychology, philosophy, religion, modern standards, and education
"The Brain, the Mind and Ethics" -- Ethical thought and behavior as anchored in neurophysiology, psychology, culture and thought, 1996-2000.
"Brain, Mind: Human Personality's Stability, Variability, and Multiplicity" -- An Analysis of "Personality" Based on Neurophysiology, Biochemistry, and Psychology -- With Emphasis on the Importance of the Multiplicity of Personality Expression
"Aesthetics, Art, Culture " -- An analysis of the concepts of aesthetics, art, and culture. -- Why does the human mind respond? How is value assessed? *This essay has not yet been completed! Only a preliminary draft is available!*
	Special Topic: "Battle Fatigue, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder" -- An Analysis of "Battle Fatigue" and "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" based on neurophysiology, biochemistry, and psychology -- with emphasis on mitigation.


Philosophy & Theology:
Meaning of Life and Truth in Religion- Science, Philosophy, Theology
The Basic Questions of Human Existence – Meaning, Purpose, Peace of Soul and Strength to Act – the Search for Truth in Religion – and an Analysis of the Phenomenon of "Religion".
Three essays:

"Meaning of Life, Purpose, Direction" - The perspectives of science and religion, tempered by practical experience and human sensitivity
"Theology in the Light of Astrophysics and SETI" - A critical review of Christian theology in the light of advances in astronomy, astrophysics, and space exploration. - A concept of theology with validity in the universe. - A new understanding of the meaning of life, purpose, and one's own direction to pursue. Lesen Sie diesen Aufsatz auch auf Deutsch.
	“Religion: What Is Religion? What Should Religion Be?" - What is the origin of religions? What provides the stability, change, or evolution of religions? - What would be a beneficial approach to the question of religiosity? - Would other "conscious" extraterrestrial beings have any religion? What is "cosmotheology"?
	"Intelligent Design Theory - Plan and Meaning vs. Natural Evolution - Conclusions" - The concept of "Intelligent Divine Design" - The answer of Science to "Intelligent Design" - The concerns of Theology with "Intelligent Design" “Do the Biblical Beatitudes Have Meaning in Our Lives?” “Die Bedeutung der Seligpreisungen in Unserem Modernen Leben”


History and Politics: Five essays resulting from chance encounters with historic material and specific observations.

"Henry Villard, 1835-1900" -- The life, accomplishments, failures, and legacy of the famous journalist, industrialist and abolitionist – the builder of what is now the historical part of the Palace Hotel (formerly Helmsley Palace) in New York. This biography includes some newly discovered material -- some of it significant, some amusing. .
"The Paris Peace Conference 1919: Woodrow Wilson, Hankey and Mantoux" -- A critical discussion and comparison of certain records of the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 and the "Papers of Woodrow Wilson", based on source material. This essay indicates the need for the complemental use of both sources, Hankey and Mantoux. .
	Special Topic: "Islam: The Muslim World and the West" -- Perpetual Jihad or Mutual Accomodation, Confrontation or Idea Exchange, Mutual Fundamentalism or Gradual Reform -- An Analysis and a Proposal for an Approach .
	"The Spontaneous Historic Origin and Evolution of Cultures and Civilizations: Example: Peru and Ecuador" How did the cultures and societies on Peru's and Ecuador's coast originate? How and why did cultures and societies anywhere else on Earth originate? . “Essential Global Concerns” 7 Essays concentrating on what should be the most essential concerns of our world at this time – risks and also opportunities .


Schwab-Stories: American Short Stories and Others
Laugh or Cry, but Love – Comedy or Tragedy, but always Empathy

"The Mirror" . "Tiger Joe" .
"The Raritan River Ferry" . "Spring in Princeton" . "Happy Wildlife in Princeton" . "Two Lives" .

"The Wall" . "The Colorful Ball" . "The Door " . "Jesus of Nazareth" .



“The Moment of Light that Came and Went” .
"The Death of the Taliban Fighter" .


	"and then, the sounds of an Aria!" .
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	"Troy" . .
	"The Phantom of the Internet" . .
	"Fortune comes, Fortune goes" .
	"The Very Short Life of a Tiny Fly" . “Guiding Lights in My Life” .


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Biographical Note:

Helmut Schwab’s academic training was in the fields of physics and mathematics. He worked in the aero-space and electronics industry – initially in research and development, later in business-related executive functions. For the last eleven years, he has concentrated some of his work on the scientific understanding of our cosmological, biological, and human existence, specifically of the human mind and behavior in terms of neurophysiology, cognitive psychology, cultural influences and own thought – with special consequences in the fields of philosophy and theology. He has also pursued some historical and sociological/political studies – and has written some short stories.

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