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Near-Death Experiences: Scientific, Philosophical, and Religious Perspectives
Near-Death Experiences Scientific Philosophical and Religious Perspectives Author:Douglas W. Shrader The paper examines some contemporary moral dilemmas posed by the rapid advancement of medical technology, the inability of traditional religious structures to forge consensus regarding such dilemmas, and the associated widespread interest in near-death experiences as a possible scientific basis for belief in life after death. It will be argued t... more »hat the evidence regarding near-death experiences is insufficient to establish immortality, but that they nonetheless provide excellent grounds for believing death to be an interesting, possibly pleasant experience. They may even point the way to a more refined concept of a human being: and that, it will be argued, is what is needed for the resolution of moral dilemmas stemming from technological advancement in medicine.« less