Newberg, Andrew B., MD

Principles of Neurotheology

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Routledge Science and Religion Series
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. September 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 446g
• ISBN-13: 9780754669944
• ISBN-10: 0754669947
• Artikelnr.: 42350041

Autorenporträt

Andrew B. Newberg

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
The case for a principia neurotheologica
Definitions in neurotheology
The principle of interaction between neuroscience and theology
General principles of neurotheological investigations
Toward a neurotheological hermeneutic
Principles relating to the methods of neurotheological research
Physiological and phenomenological correlates of spiritual practices
Reflections on major topics of neuroscience
Reflections on major topics of theology
Epistemological issues in neurotheology
Epilogue: final conclusions
Index.