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The Phenomenology of the Divine

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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The Connection Between Religious Experiences and Neurological Conditions

This chapter explores the relationship between religious experiences and neurological conditions, focusing on the experiences of epileptic individuals. It discusses the case of Dostoevsky and suggests that his intense religious experiences before epileptic seizures may have influenced his brilliance as an author. The chapter also touches on Carl Jung's insights into the unconscious and his examination of dreams.

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