Extrasensory perception, near-death experiences, and the limits of scientific knowledge.
The Journal of near-death studies 1990 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1990-9-1-p11-20 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Near-death experience |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key points | Argues that if mental states can influence the external world or if alternate dimensions of reality are accessible only in certain mental states, then important aspects of the universe are unknowable with current scientific tools. Contends that near-death studies suggest both conditions may occur, so exploring NDE-like phenomena requires a radically new scientific paradigm. |
Abstract
Article discussing the following issue: If mental state can influence the external world, or if alternate dimensions of reality are accessible only in certain mental states, then important aspects of the universe are unknowable with current scientific tools. Near-death studies suggest that both those conditions may occur. Thus the exploration of NDE-like phenomena requires a radically new scientific paradigm.