A Neurophenomenology of Awe and Wonder - Towards a Non-Reductionist Cognitive Science

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.

About the author

Author Shaun Gallagher: Shaun Gallagher is the Lillian and Morrie Moss Professor of Excellence in Philosophy at the University of Memphis, USA. He has a secondary appointment at the University of Hertfordshire, UK, and is Honorary Professor of Philosophy at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Patricia Bockelman, Shau Gallagher, Shaun Gallagher, Bruc Janz, Bruce Janz, Lauren Reinerman, Lauren et Reinerman, J¿rg Trempler, Jorg Trempler, Jörg Trempler
• Publisher: Springer Palgrave Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2018
• EAN: 9781349552511
• ISBN: 978-1-349-55251-1
• No. of pages: 195
• Dimensions: 142 mm x 13 mm x 217 mm
• Weight: 269 g
• Illustrations: IX, 195 p.
• Series: New Directions in Philosophy and Cognitive Science; New Directions in Philosophy a; New Directions in Philosophy and Cognitive Science
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Astrophysik, B, Sonnensystem: Sonne und Planeten, Phenomenology, Phänomenologie und Existenzphilosophie, Philosophy of Mind, Astrophysics, Philosophy, Angewandte Physik, astronautics, History of Philosophy, Hermeneutics, Philosophische Traditionen und Denkschulen, Philosophie: Epistemologie und Erkenntnistheorie, Astrophysics and Astroparticles, Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge, History of philosophy, philosophical traditions, Space Physics, Space sciences, Palgrave Religion & Philosophy Collection, Phenomenology & Existentialism, Solar system: the Sun and planets