Researching the out-of-body experience: The state of the art.
Journal of Near-Death Studies January 1, 1984 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1984-4-1-p21-49 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractOut-of-body experiences (OBEs) are presented as a common human phenomenon that cannot be reduced to psychopathology or mental imagery. The authors also discuss the possibility that individuals having an OBE may be detectable outside their physical body.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Psychology |
| Key finding | Argues that OBEs are a common human experience beyond psychopathology or mental imagery and raises the possibility of OBE projectors being detectable outside their body. |
Abstract
This paper discusses the out-of-body experience (OBE) as a common human experience that goes beyond psychopathology or mental imagery. The paper also discusses the possibility of OBE projectors being detectable outside of their body.