Near-death experiences: Evidence for survival
Journal of Near-Death Studies 1985 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1985-5-1-p21-38 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Near-death experience |
| Key points | Argues that out-of-body experiences and other near-death experience elements, along with their positive affects, do not yield conclusive evidence for survival after death. The author proposes that OBEs have features suggesting a physical basis, that other elements reflect cultural influence, and that positive affects may function to conserve energy and prolong life. |
Abstract
Abstract: "This paper argues that the out-of-body experience (OBE) and other elements of a near-death experience (NDE), as well as the positive affects that accompany them, do not yeild conclusive evidence for survival after death. The OBE has features that suggest a physical basis for it, the other elements show the influence of cultural background, and positive affects may simply occur to conserve one's energy and prolong life. Other explanations for near-death elements, such as sensory deprivation, extrasensory perception, and eyeless sight, are addressed."