{"product_id":"the-neurobiology-of-the-gods-how-brain-physiology-shapes-the-recurrent-imagery-of-myth-and-dreams-paperback","title":"The Neurobiology of the Gods: How Brain Physiology Shapes the Recurrent Imagery of Myth and Dreams - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErik D. Goodwyn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does science end and religion begin? Can \"spiritual\" images and feelings be understood on a neurobiological level without dismissing their power and mystery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this book, psychiatrist Erik Goodwyn addresses these questions by reviewing decades of research, putting together a compelling argument that the emotional imagery of myth and dreams can be traced to our deep brain physiology, and importantly, how a sensitive look at this data reveals why mythic or religious symbols are indeed more \"godlike\" than we might have imagined.　 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Neurobiology of the Gods\u003c\/em\u003e weaves together Jungian depth psychology with research in evolutionary psychology, neuroanatomy, cognitive science, neuroscience, anthropology, mental imagery, dream research, and metaphor theory into a comprehensive model of how our brains contribute to the recurrent images of dreams, myth, religion and even hallucinations. Divided into three sections, this book provides: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edefinitions and foundations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean examination of individual symbols\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003econclusive thoughts on how brain physiology shapes the recurring images that we experience.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoodwyn shows how common dream, myth and religious experiences can be meaningful and purposeful without discarding scientific rigor. \u003cem\u003eThe Neurobiology of the Gods\u003c\/em\u003e will therefore be essential reading for Jungian analysts and psychologists as well as those with an interest in philosophy, anthropology and the interface between science and religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErik D. Goodwyn\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practicing military psychiatrist for the Air Force in North Dakota, involved in teaching, research and patient care, including that of deployed soldiers. His essays on archetypes, Jungian theory and neuroscience as well as dreams reported by soldiers in combat have appeared in \u003cem\u003eThe Journal of Analytical Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751412957472,"sku":"9780415673006","price":103.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2d904e3d66b054d5b52b743ddbcf934b.webp?v=1779972471","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-neurobiology-of-the-gods-how-brain-physiology-shapes-the-recurrent-imagery-of-myth-and-dreams-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}