Science and the Near-Death Experience - How Consciousness Survives Death (Paperback, Original)

The scientific evidence for life after death
- Explains why near-death experiences (NDEs) offer evidence of an afterlife and discredits the psychological and physiological explanations for them
- Challenges materialist arguments against consciousness surviving death
- Examines ancient and modern accounts of NDEs from around the world, including China, India, and many from tribal societies such as the Native American and the Maori
Predating all organized religion, the belief in an afterlife is fundamental to the human experience and dates back at least to the Neanderthals. By the mid-19th century, however, spurred by the progress of science, many people began to question the existence of an afterlife, and the doctrine of materialism--which believes that consciousness is a creation of the brain--began to spread. Now, using scientific evidence, Chris Carter challenges materialist arguments against consciousness surviving death and shows how near-death experiences (NDEs) may truly provide a glimpse of an awaiting afterlife.
Using evidence from scientific studies, quantum mechanics, and consciousness research, Carter reveals how consciousness does not depend on the brain and may, in fact, survive the death of our bodies. Examining ancient and modern accounts of NDEs from around the world, including China, India, and tribal societies such as the Native American and the Maori, he explains how NDEs provide evidence of consciousness surviving the death of our bodies. He looks at the many psychological and physiological explanations for NDEs raised by skeptics--such as stress, birth memories, or oxygen starvation--and clearly shows why each of them fails to truly explain the NDE. Exploring the similarities between NDEs and visions experienced during actual death and the intersection of physics and consciousness, Carter uncovers the truth about mind, matter, and life after death.

General

Imprint:	Inner Traditions Bear And Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2010
First published:	August 2010
Authors:	Chris Carter
Dimensions:	229 x 153 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	303
Edition:	Original
ISBN-13:	978-1-59477-356-3
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > Psychic powers, ESP > General Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Psychic powers, ESP > General Promotions
LSN:	1-59477-356-4
Barcode:	9781594773563

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