{"product_id":"9781461460206","title":"Exploring Frontiers of the Mind-Brain Relationship","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe conscious mind defines human existence. Many consider the brain as a computer, and they attempt to explain consciousness as emerging at a critical, but unspecified, threshold level of complex computation among neurons. The brain-as-computer model, however, fails to account for phenomenal experience and portrays consciousness as an impotent, after-the-fact epiphenomenon lacking causal power. And the brain-as-computer concept precludes even the remotest possibility of spirituality. As described throughout the history of humankind, seemingly spiritual mental phenomena including transcendent states, near-death and out-of-body experiences, and past-life memories have in recent years been well documented and treated scientifically. In addition, the brain-as-computer approach has been challenged by advocates of quantum brain biology, who are possibly able to explain, scientifically, nonlocal, seemingly spiritual mental states.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExploring Frontiers of the Mind-Brain Relationship\u003c\/i\u003e argues against the purely physical analysis of consciousness and for a balanced psychobiological approach. This thought-provoking volume bridges philosophy of mind with science of mind to look empirically at transcendent phenomena, such as mystic states, near-death experiences and past-life memories, that have confounded scientists for decades. Representing disciplines ranging from philosophy and history to neuroimaging and physics, and boasting a panel of expert scientists and physicians, including Andrew Newberg, Peter Fenwick, Stuart Hameroff, Mario Beauregard, Deepak Chopra, and Chris Clarke the book rigorously follows several lines of inquiry into mind-brain controversies, challenging readers to form their own conclusions—or reconsider previous ones. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObjections to reductionistic materialism from the philosophical and the scientific tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenomena and the mind-brain problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe neurobiological correlates of meditation and mindfulness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe quantum soul, a view from physics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical implications of end-of-life experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMediumistic experience and the mind-brain relationship. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExploring Frontiers of the Mind-Brain Relationship\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for researchers and clinicians across many disciplines, including cognitive psychology, personality and social psychology, the neurosciences, neuropsychiatry, palliative care, philosophy, and quantum physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“This book … brings together some precious observations about the fundamental mystery of the nature of consciousness … It raises many questions that serve to invite each of us to be more aware of the uncertainty of our preconceptions about consciousness … This book on the frontiers of mind-body relationships is a scholarly embodiment of creative and open-minded science.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eC. Robert Cloninger, MD\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWallace Renard Professor of Psychiatry, Genetics, and Psychology,\u003cbr\u003eWashington University School of Medicine\u003cbr\u003eSt. Louis MO\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060869415152,"sku":"9781461460206","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781461460206_p0.jpg?v=1763674019","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781461460206","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}