Category Archives: Neuroscience

Counselling

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

It is possible that I will need to address a Catholic audience. My topic will require me to look at a methodology for marriage counselling. I will argue that this, suitably modified, is valuable in all our relationships. I write … Continue reading →

Posted in Bio-ethics, Neuroscience, Quentin queries | Tagged , | 14 Comments

Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

Posted on August 22, 2019 by

Natural Law is a fundamental element of Catholic moral teaching. Here I am going to set out my understanding so that readers can correct me or develop my ideas. In fact, the concept is based on a very straightforward, and … Continue reading →

Posted in evolution, Moral judgment, Neuroscience | 41 Comments

PLACEBO

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

I like to think of myself as a reasonably intelligent person. After all I have had a long life, following a Jesuit education, married for 60 years, five children and a career in high level finance. I am confident that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bio-ethics, Catholic Herald columns, Neuroscience, Quentin queries | Tagged | 28 Comments

The Brain Chart

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

Some 50 years ago my son came to me for help. He was preparing for his A-level history examination. But his mind was so cluttered with facts that he feared he could never compress them into an examination answer. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Neuroscience, Quentin queries, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Mindful

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

As we approach the New Year we are reminded of the opportunity of choosing new resolutions. Today I want to describe the skill of mindfulness. Some of you will already be using it regularly, but I think you will agree … Continue reading →

Posted in Neuroscience, Quentin queries | 16 Comments

Are you an addict?

Posted on December 20, 2018 by

Fixed odds betting terminals have been much in the news. Recently the Government, under pressure, has brought forward a new regulation which stipulates a maximum bet of £2 a ‘throw’. Currently the maximum bet is £100, and a focussed gambler … Continue reading →

Posted in Moral judgment, Neuroscience, Quentin queries | 25 Comments

The patterns of the brain

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

No, I do not intend to write about Brexit, but I am interested in the process of decision we had to undertake before the referendum. I wanted to make an intelligent choice but all I was getting was acres of … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic Herald columns, evolution, Moral judgment, Neuroscience | 1 Comment