Becker, C. B. (1995). A philosopher's view of near-death research. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 14(1) 17-27.

Abstract: This article summarizes some trends and issues raised by a review of recent articles in the Journal of Near-Death Studies. It points to a need for clarity on the problems of monism and dualism, on the definitions of near-death experiences (NDEs), on reasoning by analogy, and on hypothesis testing and falsification. While recognizing the superficial similarities between NDEs and a broad range of spiritual experiences, psychotic syndromes, and psychological states, it urges a nonreductionist focus on those issues amenable to recognized research methodologies.

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Topics:
Characteristics of NDErs—Psychological Profile
Characteristics of NDErs—Trauma and Abuse
Definition of NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Philosophical
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological NOS
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Kundalini and NDEs
Methodology in NDE Research
Psychopathology and NDEs—Dissociation
Related Experiences—NDE-Like
Science and NDEs

Green, J. T. (1995). Lucid dreams as one method of replicating components of the near-death experience in a laboratory setting. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 14(1) 49-59.

Abstract: A large phenomenological overlap among lucid dreams, out-of-body experiences, and near-death experiences suggests the possibility of developing a methodology of replicating components of the near-death experience using newly developed methods of inducing lucid dreams. Reports in the literature of both spontaneous and induced near-death-experience-like episodes during lucid dreams suggest a possible protocol. Raymond Moody’s (1993) use of mirror gazing is seen as a major advancement in the field of near-death studies, not only from a methodological standpoint, but also because it represents the first attempt to develop therapeutic interventions based on these experiences.

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Topics:
Circumstances of NDEs—Induced Non-chemically
Dreams and NDEs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Methodology in NDE Research
Related Experiences—NDE-Like
Related Experiences NOS

Hoffman, R. M. (1995). Disclosure habits after near-death experiences: Influences, obstacles, and listener selection. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 14(1) 29-48.

Abstract: Based on research gathered through interviews with 50 near-death experiencers (NDErs), this essay describes habits of disclosure regarding NDEs. Major influences and obstacles to disclosure are discussed, as well as issues involved in listener selection. Finally, some comments about secrecy emphasize the importance of discerning between appropriate, nourishing choices of secrecy and choices of beneficial disclosure.

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Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Hearing
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Circumstances of NDEs—Suicide
Disclosure of NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Humor about NDEs
Media Treatment of NDEs
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Psychopathology and NDEs—Hallucinations
Veridical Perception during NDEs

Arnette, J. K. (1995). The theory of essence. II. An electromagnetic-quantum mechanical model of interactionism. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 14(2) 77-99.

Abstract: The theory of essence, based on the physics of electromagnetism and quantum mechanics, solves the problem of interaction resulting from Descartes's dualistic conception of human nature. The theory is empirically based in phenomena consistently reported by near-death experiencers. These phenomena are divided into four categories of interaction experienced by the dissociated mind (or essence), each of which is analogous to properties of electric dipoles. I compare the theory of essence with Descartes's interactionist propositions and propose an experimental test of the theory.

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Topics:
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Disclosure of NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Philosophical
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological NOS
Explanations of NDEs NOS
Language and NDEs
Mental Processes and NDEs
Science and NDEs

Kazanis, D. (1995). The physical basis of subtle bodies and near-death experiences. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 14(2) 101-116.

Abstract: The discovery of “dark matter” may provide the key to an age-old mystery concerning the nature of humanity. “Dark matter” cannot be seen or felt, but composes at least 90 percent of the physical universe. Since it is not composed of charged particles, it cannot produce electromagnetic waves and can interpenetrate with our visible charge-carrying matter. I suggest that “dark matter” is the matter of mysticism, which constitutes the subtle bodies and was present before (and responsible for) the Big Bang that created visible matter.

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Topics:
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory NOS
Characteristics of NDEs NOS
Explanations of NDEs—Parapsychological
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological NOS
Mental Processes and NDEs
Science and NDEs