The Varieties of Spiritual Experience: 21st Century Research and Perspectives

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0190665696
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780190665692
• Author: David B. Yaden,Andrew Newberg 

A cutting-edge guide to the psychology and neuroscience of spiritual experiences Spiritual experiences have occurred within people around the world and throughout history, up to and including the present day. The founders of every major religion described them, philosophers since antiquity have pondered them, and according to recent polls, about 30% of people still report them. A century ago, philosopher and psychologist William James famously analyzed accounts of these experiences and raised questions for future scientific study. What triggers these events? How are the brain and body affected? How do these brief moments have such lasting effects? Now, modern science has some answers. This book invites readers into contemporary psychology and neuroscience laboratories around the world to learn about these elusive yet profound inner events. As it explores phenomena ranging from divine revelations to paranormal experiences to life-changing experiences of unity, findings from modern science are illustrated with a diverse set of personal accounts from believers and non-believers alike, plunging readers into deeply personal and sometimes transformative moments. Written by two renowned scientists in the field, this book is a deep exploration of the psychology and neuroscience of a range of profoundly meaningful experiences.

Table contents:

Part I: The Science of Altered States

1. Introduction: Toward a Science of Spiritual Experience for the 21st Century

2. William James: A Study in Human Nature

3. The Varieties: The Classic Text and Its Impact

4. The Psychology of Spiritual Experiences

5. The Brain on Spiritual Experiences

6. Origins: Triggers of Spiritual Experience

7. The Pragmatic Principle: Positive and Pathological Experiences

 

Part II: The Varieties

8. Types of Spiritual Experience

9. Numinous Experiences: Encountering Divinity

10. Revelatory Experiences: Voices, Visions, and Epiphanies

11. Synchronicity Experiences: “Everything happens for a reason”

12. Mystical Experiences: Unity and Ego-Dissolution

13. Aesthetic Experiences: Awe and the Sublime

14. Paranormal Experiences: Ghosts, Angels, and Other Entities

 

Part III: Considerations and Applications

15. Interpretations and Integration of the Experience

16. Beliefs Reprise: Philosophical Reflections

17. Transformations

18. Clinical Applications

19. Consciousness and Altered States

20. Conclusion: Ever not Quite

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