Moving beyond the concept of altered state of consciousness: the Non-Ordinary Mental Expressions (NOMEs)
Enrico Facco, Fabio Fracas, Patrizio Tressoldi
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Topics | Altered states of consciousness |
| Key points | Argues that altered states of consciousness should not be considered abnormal or less-than-normal, and proposes the term "Non-Ordinary Mental Expressions" (NOMEs) as a conceptual tool to interpret them as varieties of normal, non-ordinary experience with implications for the mind-body relationship. |
Abstract
Aim of this theoretical paper is to review the ontological status of so-called altered states of consciousness, suggesting a revision of their common interpretation as abnormal, or anyway less-than-normal conditions. The term Non-Ordinary Mental Expressions (NOMEs), is described and emphasized as a new conceptual tool allowing a more comprehensive interpretation of the varieties of the normal albeit non ordinary consciousness experiences and their implications in the mind-body relationship.
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