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)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that the term "near-death experience" has been applied to four different kinds of incidents, producing unclear terminology in the study of anomalies, and proposes that new labels are needed to distinguish 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.