[Guest editorial].The examination of labels —a beginning.
Robert P. Smith
Journal of Near-Death Studies 1991 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1991-9-4-p205-209 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that the single term "near-death experience" has been used to describe four different kinds of incidents, creating terminological confusion in the study of anomalies, and proposes that new labels are needed to distinguish these experiences by their relationship to death and near-death and by their transformative potential. |
Abstract
Article addressing the problem of unclear terminology for the study of anomalies. Researchers have used the term "near-death experience" to describe four different kinds of incidents. To avoid confusion, new labels are needed for experiences that differ in their relationship to death and near-death and their transformative potential.