Approaches to Consciousness: The Marriage of Science and Mysticism

By Brian L. Lancaster

Book Overview

Consciousness, and the relation between mind and brain, is a topic of contentious debate, and increasing interest amongst both academics and students of psychology. In this text, Lancaster takes a refreshingly balanced look at consciousness, bringing in approaches from neuroscience, cognitive science, depth psychology, philosophy and mysticism. With a distinctive 'transpersonal' orientation, this text will be an invaluable authoritative overview of this subject, integrating scholarship and research from diverse areas.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333912756
• ISBN13: 9780333912751
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Length: 341 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 8.8"