Category Archives: Books

The Upside of Irrationality

Posted on June 3, 2010 by

An interesting article from the Boston Globe today about a new book by behavioural economist Dan Ariely called The Upside of Irrationality. Excerpt from the article: On another work-related theme, Ariely shows that people overvalue things they help make themselves. … Continue reading →

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Rev. Jonathan Rose in “Heaven”

Posted on April 30, 2010 by

In Monday’s New York Times, Mark Oppenheimer reviews a new book by Lisa Miller entitled Heaven: Our Enduring Fascination with the Afterlife. The review mentions a few specific views of heaven that Miller explores, including the Swedenborgian view of heaven: Over time, she explains, … Continue reading →

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