The metaphysical mind in its physical environment: Religious implications of neuroscience

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies

 
 
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Title The metaphysical mind in its physical environment: Religious implications of neuroscience
 
Creator du Toit, C.W.
 
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Description This article introduces ideas originating from different sciences of mind and the challenge they present to religion. In spite of overcoming the mind-body dualism, it seems that the mind-brain dualism still prevails. The mind-brain relation is discussed in the light of some models. Special attention is given to supervenient theories of mind. In light of this information the article investigates how the impact of these theories on religious experience. D’Aquili and Newberg’s explanation of extraordinary religious experience is discussed. It is concluded that the phenomenon of religion and religious experience are more than mere brain functions. The place of religion and the continued importance of religion and religious experience are confirmed.  
 
Publisher AOSIS
 
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Date 2002-10-22
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion — —
Format application/pdf
Identifier 10.4102/hts.v58i3.592
 
Source HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies; Vol 58, No 3 (2002); 1011-1031 2072-8050 0259-9422
 
Language eng
 
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https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/592/494
 
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Rights Copyright (c) 2002 C.W. du Toit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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