Neuropsychological Bases of God Beliefs

by Michael A. Persinger

In this study, the scientific principles of learning and brain functions are applied to the God Experience. The author skillfully blends modern neurophysiology with critical behavioral psychology to offer an objective explanation for why people believe in God. This provocative and scholarly work will interest psychologists, neuroscientists, clergy, and anyone studying mystical experience.

Genres: Science, Neuroscience, Psychology

175 pages, Hardcover

First published October 15, 1987

About the author

Michael A. Persinger was a professor of psychology at Laurentian University, a position he had held since 1971.

Reviews

[Gene · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one REALLY opened my eyes.