Life at Death. A Scientific Investigation of the Near-death Experience
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease October 1, 1981 DOI: 10.1097/00005053-198110000-00014 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis work explores the historical and psychological dimensions of paranormal experiences and beliefs, examining how cultural and individual factors shape reports of anomalous phenomena. It argues that such experiences often reflect underlying cognitive processes and social influences rather than objective supernatural events. The analysis draws on historical accounts and psychological theories to understand the persistence and variation of these beliefs across time and contexts.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | History Psychology |
| Citations | 368 |
| Key finding | Paranormal experiences and beliefs are shaped by cognitive and cultural factors, not by objective supernatural events. |
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