Erschuf Gott das Gehirn oder das Gehirn Gott?
Did God create the brain, or does the brain create God? This article evaluates the results of experimental studies on the neurobiology of religious experiences. The few existing findings depend on a very low number of subjects, and do not allow any significant conclusions. The knowledge of the neura...
| Published in: | Zeitschrift für katholische Theologie |
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | German |
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2009
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Zeitschrift für katholische Theologie
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Neurobiology
/ Religious experience
B Neurology / Theology |
| IxTheo Classification: | AE Psychology of religion CF Christianity and Science NBE Anthropology |
| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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| Summary: | Did God create the brain, or does the brain create God? This article evaluates the results of experimental studies on the neurobiology of religious experiences. The few existing findings depend on a very low number of subjects, and do not allow any significant conclusions. The knowledge of the neural correlates of meditative and contemplative states does not tell us anything about their content or about what it is like to be in such a state. The studies deal with extraordinary spiritual experiences which are not representative of the religious experience of the majority of believers. |
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| ISSN: | 0044-2895 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Zeitschrift für katholische Theologie
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