Antonio Damasio

The Three Horsemen of Arts Education

Nick Rabkin | Posted 02.14.2012

Read More: Antonio Damasio, Public Schools, Philadelphia, Tax Rebellion, Cognitive Science, Arne Duncan, Atlanta, Washington, Diane Ravitch, No Child Left Behind, Achievement Gap, George Lakoff, Fiscal Crisis, Dc, New York, Neuroscience, Art, Mark Johnson, School Reform, Arts Education, Chester Finn, Chicago, Education News
Nick Rabkin

If more education policymakers begin to recognize the poor returns that school reform has brought, we may, even in this time of deep economic strain, see a new openness to the arts in our schools.

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What Would A 'Conscious Judaism' Look Like?

Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman | Posted 09.12.2011

Read More: Antonio Damasio, Awareness, Jewish Blessings, Rabbi Irwin Kula, Rabbi Akiva, Intentionality, Judaism, Dan Ariely, Religion and Science, Robert Kurzban, Richard Wiseman, James Jacobson-Maisels, Consciousness, Mindfulness, Douglas Kenrick, Kavvanah, Religion News
Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman

Consciousness -- awareness, intentionality and self-knowledge -- has become a rich source of scientific inquiry. Interestingly, these ideas also have deep resonance with teachings found within Jewish tradition.

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Plan ForYourArt, February 25-March 3

Bettina Korek | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mary Kelly, Billboards, Mark Grotjahn, Mak Center, Ucla, Broad Contemporary Art Museum, Kimberly Brooks, Mark Bradford, Taylor De Cordoba, Pacific Standard Time, Usc, Los Angeles, Brain and Creativity Institute, Blum & Poe, Rick Lowe, Kyong Park, Hammer Museum, How Many Billboards?, Redcat, Antonio Damasio, Foryourart, Los Angeles News
Bettina Korek

Each Week, ForYourArt highlights select cultural offerings throughout the week ahead to help you Plan ForYourArt, from post-feminist Mary Kelly to artist Mark Grotjahn.

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