Helmut Schwab's Writings - Philosophy, Theology

Philosophy, Theology

The Meaning of Life and Truth in Religion-- Science, Philosophy, Theology

The Basic Questions of Human Existence - Meaning, Purpose, Direction - Peace of Soul and Strength to Act - and the search forTruth in Religion.

Four essays:

by Helmut Schwab

“Meaning of Life, Purpose, Direction””

The perspectives of science and religion, tempered by practical experience and human sensitivity, 1998.

„Sinn des Lebens, Sinn der Existenz, Persönliche Ausrichtung, Werte“

Deutsche Ausgabe des vorherigen Aufsatzes

"Science and Religion:
Theology, Astrophysics, and the SETI-Project"

A critical view of Christian theology in the light of advances in the understanding of the universe in terms of astronomy, astrophysics, and space exploration, 2000.
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"Religion: What Is It? What Should It Be?"

"Intelligent Divine Design or Natural Evolution -- An Overview"

- The concept of "Intelligent Divine Design"
- The position of science concerning "Intelligent Design"
- The concerns of theology with "Intelligent Design"

"Intelligent Design" Theory: A Critical Analysis”

An introduction and 5 short articles or "letters" on critical aspects
of the "Intelligent Design" Theory

“Do the Biblical Beatitudes Have Meaning in Our Modern Lives?”

Continuity of Western Culture – still offering beneficial guidance?

“Die Bedeutung der Seligpreisungen in Unserem Modernen Leben?”

Eine mögliche Interpretation – Wegweisung

Kontinuität der westlichen Kultur

„Meditations or Prayers”

for Believers or Non-Believers

„Meditationen oder Gebete“

für Gläubige oder Ungläubige

Joy in Life, Art, and Culture

Short stories about the experience of Joy

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Biographical Notes:

Helmut Schwab’s academic training was in the fields of physics and mathematics. He worked in the electronic industry – initially in research and development, later in business related executive functions. For the last eleven years, he concentrated some of his work on the scientific understanding of existence and of the human mind and behavior in terms of neurophysiology, cognitive psychology. He also pursued some historical studies – and wrote some short stories. The clarification of transcendental questions – the meaning or purpose of life and truth in religion – has been a special concern of Helmut Schwab since adolescence. Various earlier drafts of his conclusions resulted in the two essays, one of 1998 and the other one to be released in 2002.

Helmut Schwab's Writings


Brain & Mind	Science & Evolution	Philosophy & Theology	History	Short Stories
The search for an understanding of the essence of being human - creativity, ethics, personality	The search for a scientific understanding of the physical world we live in	The search for meaning of life, purpose, the direction in life to follow, and truth in religion	Two separate essays resulting from chance encounters with historic material	The artistic expression of observations and ideas in parabolic stories, visions, and humorous reports