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Searching for Neurobiological Foundations of Faith and Religion

By: Maria Weker  
Open Access
|Nov 2016

Abstract

Considering that the brain is involved in human thinking, feeling and behaviour, we must also ask the question of whether finding neural correlates of religious experience is not just a matter of time. The questions ‘if’ and ‘how’ human brain responds to or generates religious experience capture the interest of researchers from various fields of science. Their joint efforts and scientific discourse lead to implementation of bold interdisciplinary research projects, with a far-reaching goal of explaining the mystery of faith and religion. Studies conducted at the meeting point of empirical and theological sciences raise controversies and criticism. Examples include the discussions on natural and theological experiments, collectively called neurotheology.

Language: English
Page range: 57 - 63
Published on: Nov 16, 2016
Published by: University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2016 Maria Weker, published by University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow
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