Spiritual Brain: A Neuroscientist's Case for the Existence of the Soul - Hardcover

Mario Beauregard; Denyse O'Leary

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060858834 ISBN 13: 9780060858834

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2008

Synopsis

Draws on high-profile brain and near-death-experience research to present a case for God's existence as indicated by neuroscience, arguing that God, rather than brain neurons, is directly responsible for creating spiritual experiences. 50,000 first printing.

About this title

Review:

“A very important book, clearly explaining non-materialist neuroscience in simple terms appropriate for the lay reader.” (Jeffrey M. Schwartz, MD, Research Psychiatrist, UCLA, author of The Brain Lock and The Mind and the Brain)

“The Spiritual Brain is a wonderful and important book...a necessary read for both the scientist and the religious person.” (Andrew Newberg, M.D. Associate Professor of Radiology and Director of the Center for Spirituality and the Mind at the University of Pennsylvania.and co-author of Why We Believe What We Believe.)

“A refreshing antidote to the arguments offered by some scientists who insist that their minds, and yours, are meaningless illusions.” (Dean Radin, PhD, Senior Scientist, Institute of Noetic Sciences and author of The Conscious Universe and Entangled Minds)

“A sweeping critique of the trend to explain away religious experience as a brain artifact, pathology, or evolutionary quirk.” (Publishers Weekly)

In clear, readable prose, avoiding highly technical language, neuroscientist Beauregard argues merely physical explanations for religious experience are insufficient. Recommended.” (Library Journal)

Lends scientific credence to the existence of a higher or universal consciousness. (Booklist (starred review))

Drawing on Beauregard’s own research into religious experiences, a researched case for the nonmaterial—and ultimately spiritual—nature of man. (World Magazine)

Beauregard uses evidence to show that the self or soul is not simply locked inside the skull. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

I heartily advocate the purchase of this book (Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith)

Mario Beauregard and Denyse O’Leary have produced a provocatively titled book covering an equally provocative topic. (Christian's Scholar Review)

About the Author:

Mario Beauregard is an associate professor in the Departments of Radiology and Psychology at the Université de Montréal (Canada).Denyse O'Leary is a Canadian journalist based in Toronto who writes on topics related to science, religion, and faith.
An AudioFile Earphones Award winner and Audie Award finalist, Patrick Lawlor is also an accomplished stage actor.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0060858834
• ISBN 13: 9780060858834
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384