A new era for mind studies: training investigators in both scientific and contemplative methods of inquiry
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key points | Argues that combining modern neuroscience with contemplative traditions' introspective practices, and including expert contemplative practitioners as co-investigators, would benefit the scientific study of the mind. |
Abstract
While modern neuroscience relies on objective, quantitative methods for measuring how mental events manifest as brain activity, ancient contemplative traditions have used first-person introspective practices to gain a greater understanding of the mind. It is now possible to combine these different approaches, hopefully in a mutually enriching, synergistic way. The scientific study of the mind would benefit immensely from including expert contemplative practitioners, not only as study participants, but as full-fledged co-investigators.
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