About the Book: Science and The Near Death Experience
Predating all organized religion, the belief in an afterlife is fundamental to
the human experience and dates back at least to the Neanderthals. By the
mid-19th century, however, spurred by the progress of science, many people began
to question the existence of an afterlife, and the doctrine of
materialism--which believes that consciousness is a creation of the brain--began
to spread. Now, using scientific evidence, Chris Carter challenges materialist
arguments against consciousness surviving death and shows how near-death
experiences (NDEs) may truly provide a glimpse of an awaiting afterlife. Using
evidence from scientific studies, quantum mechanics, and consciousness research,
Carter reveals