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The Varieties of Spiritual Experience: 21st Century Research and Perspectives
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This book delves into the contemporary psychology and neuroscience of spiritual experiences, building on the foundational work of William James.
It explores various types of spiritual experiences, such as numinous, revelatory, mystical, and paranormal, using current research in neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology, religious studies, and philosophy.
The authors provide a deep exploration of how these experiences affect the brain and body, and their lasting impacts on individuals.
The book is structured into three sections: the history and science of altered states, different varieties of spiritual experiences, and the applications and long-term effects of these experiences.
It explores various types of spiritual experiences, such as numinous, revelatory, mystical, and paranormal, using current research in neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology, religious studies, and philosophy.
The authors provide a deep exploration of how these experiences affect the brain and body, and their lasting impacts on individuals.
The book is structured into three sections: the history and science of altered states, different varieties of spiritual experiences, and the applications and long-term effects of these experiences.
