Kevin Favero’s
book, The Science of the Soul, confronts readers with a compelling question:
if most of us believe that humans have the ability to make free choices, why do a surprising number of scientists believe
that humans have no free will?
He rejects the premise that
humans are nothing more than “complex biological computers” whose responses to life situations are purely the
result of genetic coding (nature) and environmental influences (nurture). Mr.
Favero ably takes his case for free will to the scientific community, meeting its members on their own terms and challenging
the assumptions of some prominent scientists. He uses scientific theory and analysis to propose viable alternatives to the
conclusions by some scientists concerning the existence of a supernatural realm. He
urges readers to question the premise that only things that can be explained as natural phenomena can exist. The book is provocative,
well researched, and readily understood, even by those without a scientific background.
Aimee Bissonette, attorney,
BS in Occupational Therapy from Colorado
State University, J.D. from University of Minnesota
Law School.
The fact
that the existence of human free will and supernatural souls is hotly debated in the scientific community is amazing to me. After reading The Science of the Soul,
I conclude there is overwhelming and conclusive scientific evidence for both.
David
Berg, Electrical Engineer, Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Dakota State University
The
book is a very enjoyable, extremely well-researched, and well-written book. Better than many other books I've purchased.
The book uses a very easy read writing style yet contains sufficient detail for even the well informed. It also contains
a lot of interesting information on a wide variety of topics including math, physics, quantum mechanics, and biology.
It also provides a lot of background information on the free will debate, including many viewpoints of modern science writers
which I found interesting since I've never really read anything on the free will debate before. Two chapters made for
particularly enjoyable reading. Chapter Three, entitled the Free Will Test, was entertaining and was enjoyable.
The chapter on the Soul-Brain interface was also unique, thought provoking, and made sense.
James Hansen, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
This
book provides what I was looking for as a person with a scientific and engineering background: mainstream scientific evidence
and logic that supports the existence of supernatural human souls. And it is a good read.
I
found your logic to be compelling. Thank you for this gift. I also found your theory about the soul-brain interface
to be intriguing. Your book has earned a spot in the family bookcase (rather than being sent to a box in the basement).
Terry
Classen, Bachelor of Arts, University of St. Thomas; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Notre Dame