The Supernatural After the Neuro-Turn

ISBN 10: 1138314498 / ISBN 13: 9781138314498

Published by Routledge, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Supernatural After the Neuro-Turn
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138314498
• ISBN 13: 9781138314498
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book takes what is often referred to as the "supernatural" to be normal natural phenomena that are closely linked to the neurobiology of the human species. Reflecting the neurocultural and biocultural perspective, the chapters cover phenomena such as out-of-body experiences, ghosts, and experiences of spirit entities. The contributors consider the "supernatural" as emerging from innate neurobiological structures and functions, and reflecting known neurobiological processes that explain their universality and persistence.

About the Author

Pieter F. Craffert is a professor in the Department of Biblical and Ancient Studies at the University of South Africa.

John R. Baker is Professor of Anthropology at Moorpark College, USA. He is a past president of the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness. He co-edits the journal Time and Mind, and is an associate editor for the journal Anthropology of Consciousness.

Michael J. Winkelman is an associate professor (retired) from the School of Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University, USA. He is a past president of the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness, and founding president of the Anthropology of Religion section of the American Anthropological Association.