{"product_id":"the-neurobiology-of-the-gods-erik-d-goodwyn-9780415672993","title":"The Neurobiology of the Gods: How Brain Physiology Shapes the Recurrent Imagery of Myth and Dreams","description":"\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 \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 \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Erik D. Goodwyn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415672996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415672993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/15\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d","brand":"Erik D. Goodwyn","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48621727777023,"sku":"9780415672993","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-neurobiology-of-the-gods-erik-d-goodwyn-9780415672993","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}