Rational Mysticism: Spirituality Meets Science in the Search for Enlightenment

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Synopsis
In Rational Mysticism, acclaimed journalist John Horgan embarks on an adventure of discovery, investigating the ways in which scientists, theologians, and philosophers are attempting to formulate an empirical explanation of spiritual enlightenment. Horgan visits and interviews a fascinating Who's Who of experts, including theologian Huston Smith; Andrew Newberg, explorer of the brain's "God module"; Ken Wilber, a transpersonal psychologist and Buddhist; psychedelic pharmacologist Alexander Shulgin; Oxford-educated psychologist and Zen practitioner Susan Blackmore; and postmodern shaman Terence McKenna. Horgan also explores the effects of reputed enlightenment-inducing techniques such as fasting, meditation, prayer, sensory deprivation, and drug trips. In his lively and thought-provoking inquiry, Horgan finds surprising connections among seemingly disparate disciplines, not the least of which is a shared awe of the nature of the universe.
Copyright:
2003

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
304 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780547347806
Related ISBNs:
9780618446636
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (www.hmhco.com)
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Copyrighted By:
John Horgan
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Self-Help, Health, Mind and Body, Religion and Spirituality
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