Probing Parapsychology: Essays on a Controversial Science - Couverture souple

 
9781476680385: Probing Parapsychology: Essays on a Controversial Science
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ISBN 10 : 1476680388 ISBN 13 : 9781476680385
Editeur : McFarland, 2023

Synopsis

Parapsychology is a science made controversial by its subjects: extrasensory perception, psychokinesis (mind over matter) and disembodied minds, which imply life after death. Moreover, these parapsychological phenomena (called "psi") challenge physicalism, the philosophy that everything can be completely understood in terms of physics. This book is a snapshot of the parapsychological field, with essays written by authors of diverse academic backgrounds and experiences. Essays examine parapsychological phenomena from prehistory, through the founding of the science by intellectuals distressed by physicalism, to the postmodern present. It includes both experimental and theoretical evaluations of the phenomena. Parapsychology is a science which may overturn the philosophy which has dominated science since Newton and may inspire curious readers who are disheartened by the consequent denial of the spirit.

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À propos de l?auteur

Grant R. Shafer has taught at the University of Michigan, Siena Heights University, Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, and Henry Ford College, and published on ancient Rome, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, and early Christianity. He lives near Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Éditeur
McFarland
Date d'édition
2023
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1476680388
ISBN 13 
9781476680385
Reliure
Taschenbuch
Nombre de pages
256
Éditeur
Shafer Grant R.
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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