Approaches to consciousness : the marriage of science and mysticism / Brian L. Lancaster.

Author
Lancaster, Brian, 1951 December 5- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.
Description
x, 341 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

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    Lancaster takes a look at consciousness and the relation between mind and brain, bringing in approaches from neuroscience, cognitive science, depth psychology, philosophy and mysticism. This text provides an overview of a topic which is the subject of contentious debate.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-332) and indexes.
    Contents
    • The big picture
    • A common purpose?
    • Spiritual and mystical approaches : towards emptiness
    • Neurophysiological approaches
    • Cognitive and neuropsychological approaches
    • The approach of depth psychology
    • Spiritual and mystical approaches : towards fullness
    • Together again.
    ISBN
    • 0333912756
    • 9780333912751
    • 0333912764 ((pbk.))
    • 9780333912768 ((pbk.))
    LCCN
    2004042727
    OCLC
    54500835
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