Spirituality can’t be reduced to what’s happening in the brain
Seeing the ‘mind’ as extending beyond the head can help us better understand the nature of transcendent experiences
by Mohammadamin Saraei
Mohammadamin Saraei holds a PhD in ecological psychology from the University of Connecticut, specialising in the cognitive science of religion. His research investigates the effects of rituals on the human mind, body and behaviour, exploring how these practices can foster greater individual wellbeing and promote social cohesion.
Written by Mohammadamin Saraei