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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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| 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.