The Nature of Consciousness

H. Bruce May is a dedicated author whose works delve into the nature of consciousness from both scientific and spiritual views. Holding both these views at the same time provides a unique way of understanding consciousness and what it means to be human. Fluent in speaking in these two languages of mind at the same time,  gives his writing deep insight into the two views which are typically seen to be in conflict. His work dispels this conflict, not by creating a single, unified view, but by showing how you can hold both views in your hands at the same time. 

When you can learn how to do this you find these views do not conflict with each other. They simply reveal two ways of seeing the same thing, the nature of consciousness and the meaning of being human, from two different points of view. Both views are valid and instructive when seen for what they really are. The outer, scientific view describes the world as it is, and how it works. The inner, empirical view describes consciousness as it is experienced. Both views taken together are what makes us all human.