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Evolution and the relationship between brain and mind states.

Juan G mez-Jeria, Carlos Madrid-Aliste

The Journal of near-death studies 1996 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1996-14-4-p251-272. (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Citations 11
Key points Argues that the ontological status of near-death experiences depends on whether one adopts monism or dualism, and discusses how these frameworks relate to the phylogenetic basis of states of consciousness.

Abstract

Article discussing the phylogenetic basis of states of consciousness, and presenting the central theses of monism and dualism, in which near-death experiences (NDEs) enjoy very different ontological statuses.