The conscious mind defines human existence. Many consider the brain
as a computer, and they attempt to explain consciousness as
emerging at a critical, but unspecified, threshold level of complex
computation among neurons. The brain-as-computer model, however,
fails to account for phenomenal experience and portrays
consciousness as an impotent, after-the-fact epiphenomenon lacking
causal power. And the brain-as-computer concept precludes even the
remotest possibility of spirituality. As described throughout the
history of humankind, seemingly spiritual mental phenomena
including transcendent states, near-death and out-of-body
experiences, and past-life memories have in recent years been well
documented and treated scientifically. In addition, the
brain-as-computer approach has been challenged by advocates of
quantum brain biology, who are possibly able to explain,
scientifically, nonlocal, seemingly spiritual mental states.
Exploring Frontiers of the Mind-Brain Relationship argues against
the purely physical analysis of consciousness and for a balanced
psychobiological approach. This thought-provoking volume bridges
philosophy of mind with science of mind to look empirically at
transcendent phenomena, such as mystic states, near-death
experiences and past-life memories, that have confounded scientists
for decades. Representing disciplines ranging from philosophy and
history to neuroimaging and physics, and boasting a panel of expert
scientists and physicians, including Andrew Newberg, Peter Fenwick,
Stuart Hameroff, Mario Beauregard, Deepak Chopra, and Chris Clarke
the book rigorously follows several lines of inquiry into
mind-brain controversies, challenging readers to form their own
conclusions-or reconsider previous ones. Key coverage includes:
Objections to reductionistic materialism from the philosophical and
the scientific tradition. Phenomena and the mind-brain problem. The
neurobiological correlates of meditation and mindfulness. The
quantum soul, a view from physics. Clinical implications of
end-of-life experiences. Mediumistic experience and the mind-brain
relationship. Exploring Frontiers of the Mind-Brain Relationship is
essential reading for researchers and clinicians across many
disciplines, including cognitive psychology, personality and social
psychology, the neurosciences, neuropsychiatry, palliative care,
philosophy, and quantum physics. "This book ... brings together
some precious observations about the fundamental mystery of the
nature of consciousness ... It raises many questions that serve to
invite each of us to be more aware of the uncertainty of our
preconceptions about consciousness ... This book on the frontiers
of mind-body relationships is a scholarly embodiment of creative
and open-minded science." C. Robert Cloninger, MD Wallace Renard
Professor of Psychiatry, Genetics, and Psychology, Washington
University School of Medicine St. Louis MO
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