Science, Theology, and Consciousness

The book explores the evolution of consciousness by examining historical and contemporary theories, from theological to evolutionary perspectives. It critiques the tendency of theorists to focus narrowly on specific aspects of consciousness—biological, sociocultural, psychological, or transpersonal—while neglecting a holistic view. Arden argues that previous attempts to integrate these aspects have suffered from a dualistic approach, leading to incomplete understandings of what it means to be conscious.