The Mystery of Consciousness beyond Materialism

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The Mystery of Consciousness beyond Materialism

Neuroscience, quantum physics, near-death experiences and spiritual narratives

Paper book - no. 148 pages - format approx. 16 x 24 cm - Times 12 font - line spacing 1.3

The Mystery of Consciousness beyond Materialism
It explores the nature of consciousness, integrating neuroscience, quantum physics, near-death experiences and spiritual narratives. It questions consciousness: is it only the product of neuronal activity or is there a dimension that escapes traditional materialism? Through experiments and testimonies, the reader is guided towards a broader understanding of the mind, proposing a new paradigm that reconciles science and spirituality, stimulating deep reflection on reality.

INDEX

I - Science, Scientific Method and Neutrality

Method and scientific neutrality
The Traditional Scientific Method
Fundamental Definitions
Principle of Scientific Neutrality
Limitations of the traditional scientific method
A paradigm shift
Evolution of the Scientific Method
The Copernican Revolution and Newtonian Physics
Quantum physics and the crisis of determinism
Academic resistance
A global and interconnected view of reality
Pressures and Influences on the Scientific Method
Link between funding, political pressure and research
Academic conservatism
New Perspectives and Interdisciplinary Approaches

II - Neuroscience and Perspectives on Consciousness

Materialist Theories of Consciousness
Integrated Information Theory
Global Workspace Theory
Emerging Technologies
Specific Criticism of Reductionism
Non-Reductionist Theories of Consciousness
Altered States of Consciousness and Neuroplasticity
Neurophenomenology
The Orchestrated Objective Reduction
Conclusion: Rethinking Consciousness

III - Unconventional Empirical Studies

Paranormal Phenomena and Nonlocal Consciousness
Telepathy and Interconnected Consciousness
Precognition
Altered states of consciousness
Challenges and Perspectives on Non-local Consciousness
Out-of-body experiences (OBEs)
Conclusion
Channels and Multidimensional Consciousness
The Book of Ra
Seth Material
Parallelisms and conclusion

IV - Consciousness according to Philosophies and Religions

Western philosophies
Oriental Traditions
Contemporary Philosophical Theories
Monotheistic Religions and the Nature of Consciousness
Survival of Consciousness after Death
Interconnection of Consciousness
Consciousness as a multidimensional property of the Soul
Mystical Experiences and Nonlocal Consciousness
Non-Local Consciousness and Quantum Physics
Mystical Experiences and Neuroscience
Science and Spirituality: An Integrated Approach

V - near-death and out-of-body experiences

Out-of-Body Experiences (OBEs)
Most relevant and unexplained phenomena
Reflections and Methodological Challenges on OBE Phenomena
Near-death experiences (NDEs)
Detailed description of phenomena associated with NDEs
Case in point: Pamela Reynolds
Historical Examples
Non-Local Consciousness: Hypothesis
Researchers and cases of NDEs
NDEs and non-local consciousness: significant evidence

VI - New insights and Conclusions

The paradox of reductionist materialism
Introduction
Energy as an accepted but non-material concept
Examples of non-material concepts accepted by science
Criticism of selective acceptance of materialism
Defences of reductionism and their refutation
Universal applicability of criticism
Conclusion: Towards a paradigm shift
Integrated Model of Non-Local Consciousness
Foreword: An integrated approach to consciousness
Overcoming materialist reductionism
Definition of consciousness: individual and universal
Model of interaction between individual and universal consciousness
Implications and explained phenomena
The Concluding Unified Thesis

Conclusion