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A Neurophenomenology of Awe and Wonder

Towards a Non-Reductionist Cognitive Science
By:Shaun Gallagher; Bruce Janz; Lauren Reinerman; Jörg Trempler; Patricia Bockelman
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9781137496041
eText ISBN:9781137496058
Edition:0
Copyright:2015
Format:Reflowable

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This book presents a study of the various feelings of awe and wonder experienced by astronauts during space flight. It summarizes the results of two experimental, interdisciplinary studies that employ methods from neuroscience, psychology, phenomenology and simulation technology, and it argues for a non-reductionist approach to cognitive science.