Neurology and Religion (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781107082601)

This innovative book examines what can be learnt about the brain mechanisms underlying religious belief and practice from studying people with neurological disorders, such as stroke, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. Using a clinical case study approach, the book analyses the interaction of social influences, religious upbringing and neurological disorders on lived religious experience in a number of different religions. The interdisciplinary contributors to the book ensure a variety of perspectives to help understand how the religious life is affected when different cognitive functions are impaired; how faith modifies the effects of neurological disorders; and how awareness of faith practices may assist in the treatment of these conditions.

Author: Alasdair Coles
ISBN-10: 1107082609
ISBN-13: 9781107082601
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/07/2019
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.20w x 0.70d