Sometimes, near death, a person with dementia will suddenly regain clarity and lucidity and give loved ones a chance to say goodbye. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the phenomenon called terminal lucidity, what could cause it, and whether it tells us anything new about the brain, soul, and consciousness.AI-powered
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Terminal Lucidity (Sudden Awakenings, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Near-Death)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Consciousness and the Brain: A Substance Dualist Perspective
The chapter explores the relationship between the brain and consciousness, arguing from a substance dualist view that the brain is a tool used by consciousness rather than the ultimate source. It discusses examples like alcohol affecting mental function and delves into philosophical implications through case studies like Mrs. D with Alzheimer's disease.
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