The Spiritual Brain: Science and Religious Experience
Narrated by Andrew Newberg
- Released
- July 8, 2013
- Length
- 12 hrs 17 mins
- Format
- Lecture
- Publisher
- The Great Courses
In this thought-provoking series of 24 lectures, award-winning scholar and neuroscientist Professor Newberg delves into neurotheology, a field exploring the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality. He addresses fundamental questions about the existence of God, the nature of the soul, and the human impulse to worship, using cutting-edge brain imaging to illuminate how our brains are wired for religious experiences. By examining the neuroscientific basis for spirituality, these lectures offer a compelling look into how religion shapes human thought and behavior, bridging ancient beliefs with modern scientific understanding.
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