Neurobiology of the Gods

<p><strong>Where does science end and religion begin? Can spiritual images and feelings be understood on a neurobiological level without dismissing their power and mystery?</strong></p><p>In this book psychiatrist Erik Goodwyn addresses these questions by reviewing decades of research putting together a compelling argument that the emotional imagery of myth and dreams can be traced to our deep brain physiology and importantly how a sensitive look at this data reveals why mythic or religious symbols are indeed more godlike than we might have imagined. </p><p><em>The Neurobiology of the Gods</em> weaves together Jungian depth psychology with research in evolutionary psychology neuroanatomy cognitive science neuroscience anthropology mental imagery dream research and metaphor theory into a comprehensive model of how our brains contribute to the recurrent images of dreams myth religion and even hallucinations. Divided into three sections this book provides: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>definitions and foundations</li> <li>an examination of individual symbols</li> <li>conclusive thoughts on how brain physiology shapes the recurring images that we experience.</li> </ul><p>Goodwyn shows how common dream myth and religious experiences can be meaningful and purposeful without discarding scientific rigor. <em>The Neurobiology of the Gods</em> will therefore be essential reading for Jungian analysts and psychologists as well as those with an interest in philosophy anthropology and the interface between science and religion.</p>