Principles of neurotheology

"Neurotheology" has garnered substantial attention in the academic and lay communities in recent years. Several books have been written addressing the relationship between the brain and religious experience and numerous scholarly articles have been published on the topic, some in the popul...

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Main Author: Newberg, Andrew 1966- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Farnham [u. a.] Ashgate c 2010
In:Year: 2010
Series/Journal:Ashgate science and religion series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Science of Religion / Experience of religion / Neurosciences
B Theology
Further subjects:B Religion and science
B Experience (Religion)
B Theological anthropology
B Neurosciences Religious aspects
B Psychology, Religious
B Brain Religious aspects
B Brain Religious aspects
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Summary:"Neurotheology" has garnered substantial attention in the academic and lay communities in recent years. Several books have been written addressing the relationship between the brain and religious experience and numerous scholarly articles have been published on the topic, some in the popular press. The scientific and religious communities have been very interested in obtaining more information regarding neurotheology, how to approach this topic, and how science and religion can be integrated in some manner that preserves both. If neurotheology is to be considered a viable field going forward, it requires a set of clear principles that can be generally agreed upon and supported by both the theological or religious perspective and the scientific one as well. "Principles of Neurotheology" sets out the necessary principles of neurotheology which can be used as a foundation for future neurotheological discourse. Laying the groundwork for a new synthesis of scientific and theological dialogue, this book proposes that neurotheology, a term fraught with potential problems, is a highly useful and important voice in the greater study of religious and theological ideas and their intersection with science.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0754698246