Approaches to consciousness : the marriage of science and mysticism /
Brian L. Lancaster.
- x, 341 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The big picture -- A common purpose? -- Spiritual and mystical approaches : towards emptiness -- Neurophysiological approaches -- Cognitive and neuropsychological approaches -- The approach of depth psychology -- Spiritual and mystical approaches : towards fullness -- Together again.
Lancaster takes a look at consciousness and the relation between mind and brain, bringing in approaches from neuroscience, cognitive science, depth psychology, philosophy and mysticism. This text provides an overview of a topic which is the subject of contentious debate.