Response to Pascal Michael's Commentary on "After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond"
The Journal of near-death studies January 1, 2021 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-2021-39-3-p184-194 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractNear-death experiences (NDEs) can involve a variety of factors, and while psychedelic molecules may play a role in some cases, they are not relevant to all NDEs. The author responds to criticism of their book, clarifying that psychedelic substances are only one possible factor among many, and that the research on NDEs should not be reduced to a single explanation.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Criticism Psychology Pascal unit Psychoanalysis Literature |
| Citations | 7 |
| Key finding | Psychedelic molecules may be a factor in some near-death experiences but are not relevant to all NDEs. |
Abstract
Article responding to criticism of the author's book regarding research in near-death experiences (NDEs) and clarifying that psychedelic molecules may be a factor in some NDEs but is only one factor and not relevant to all NDEs.