The seat of consciousness in ancient literature
"Consciousness or sense of self was experienced as something located in the center of the body. Enlightenment was understood as a centrally located "spiritual heart." This book explores the experience of consciousness before 500 BCE. With descriptions of ancient Western and Eastern co...
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Sprache: | eng |
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Jefferson, N.C.
McFarland & Co.
2007
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Zusammenfassung: | "Consciousness or sense of self was experienced as something located in the center of the body. Enlightenment was understood as a centrally located "spiritual heart." This book explores the experience of consciousness before 500 BCE. With descriptions of ancient Western and Eastern consciousness, summarizing psychological and manifestations; fundamental change in the perception of consciousness"--Provided by publisher. |
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Beschreibung: | "Consciousness or sense of self was experienced as something located in the center of the body. Enlightenment was understood as a centrally located "spiritual heart." This book explores the experience of consciousness before 500 BCE. With descriptions of ancient Western and Eastern consciousness, summarizing psychological and manifestations; fundamental change in the perception of consciousness"--Provided by publisher. Includes bibliographical references and index Erscheint: Oktober 2006 |
Beschreibung: | VII, 355 S. |
ISBN: | 9780786427536 978-0-7864-2753-6 |