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Dream science : exploring the forms of consciousness /

"Dreaming is the cognitive state uniquely experienced by humans and integral to our creativity, the survival characteristic that allows for the rapid change and innovation that defines our species and provides the basis for our art, philosophy, science, and humanity. Yet there is little empiric...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Pagel, James F. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/AP, 2014.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Archaeology, anthropology, and dreaming
  • 2. Shamans, dreams, and religions
  • 3. Dream philosophy
  • 4. Studying dreaming and consciousness
  • 5. The forms of waking consciousness
  • 6. The conscious forms of sleep
  • 7. The nightmare : integrating emotions into consciousness
  • 8. Organizing consciousness into stories
  • 9. Visual dream consciousness
  • 10. Creating artificial dreams
  • 11. Crossing the line : dreaming and ecstasy.