Big dreams [electronic resource] : the science of dreaming and the origins of religion / Kelly Bulkeley.
2016
BF1078 .B779 2016eb
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Big dreams [electronic resource] : the science of dreaming and the origins of religion / Kelly Bulkeley.
ISBN
9780199351565 (electronic book)
Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2016.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (x, 340 pages)
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10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199351534 doi
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BF1078 .B779 2016eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
154.63
Summary
'Big dreams' are rare but extremely vivid forms of dreaming that make a strong, lasting impact on waking consciousness. Experiences of big dreaming have played prominent roles in religious and cultural traditions throughout history. This book provides an original, evidence-based analysis of big dreams drawing on research from cognitive science and the comparative history of religions. The goal is to shed new light on the classic theory of Nietzsche, Tylor, and others that the origins of religion can be found in dreaming.
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'Big dreams' are rare but extremely vivid forms of dreaming that make a strong, lasting impact on waking consciousness. Experiences of big dreaming have played prominent roles in religious and cultural traditions throughout history. This book provides an original, evidence-based analysis of big dreams drawing on research from cognitive science and the comparative history of religions. The goal is to shed new light on the classic theory of Nietzsche, Tylor, and others that the origins of religion can be found in dreaming.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Table of Contents
Sleep. Evolution ; The brain ; Health ; Culture
Dreaming. Recall ; Content ; Continuities ; Discontinuities
Big dreams. Aggressive ; Sexual ; Gravitational ; Mystical
Religious experience. Demonic seduction ; Prophetic vision ; Ritual healing ; Contemplative practice.
Dreaming. Recall ; Content ; Continuities ; Discontinuities
Big dreams. Aggressive ; Sexual ; Gravitational ; Mystical
Religious experience. Demonic seduction ; Prophetic vision ; Ritual healing ; Contemplative practice.