Screen LibraryBig dreams : the science of dreaming and the origins of religion /
'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 o...
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Oxford University Press,
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| Publisher Address: | New York, NY : |
| Publication Dates: | [2016] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| 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. ; Provided by publisher. |
| Carrier Form: | x, 340 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-323) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780199351534 0199351538 |
| Index Number: | BF1078 |
| CLC: | B845.1 |
| Call Number: | B845.1/B934 |
| Contents: | Introduction -- Part I: Sleep. Evolution ; The brain ; Health ; Culture -- Part II: Dreaming. Recall ; Content ; Continuities ; Discontinuities -- Part III: Big dreams. Aggressive ; Sexual ; Gravitational ; Mystical -- Part IV: Religious experience. Demonic seduction ; Prophetic vision ; Ritual healing ; Contemplative practice -- Conclusion. |