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Author Poynton, John, author

Title Science, mysticism and psychical research : the revolutionary synthesis of Michael Whiteman / by John Poynton
Published Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2015

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Description 1 online resource (xx, 198 pages .)
Summary Science, mysticism, and psychical research are generally thought to be irreconcilable; this book centres on a towering synthesis achieved by the late Michael Whiteman, an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town. It is revolutionary; Whiteman was able to meld mathematical physics and general science with psychical research and Indian and Western mystical texts, clarified by a life-time of psychical and mystical experience, and coupled with an extensive knowledge of philosophy and psychology.Part One is about the experience of states, spaces, and worlds other th
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Whiteman, Michael
Science -- Philosophy.
SCIENCE -- Philosophy & Social Aspects.
Science -- Philosophy
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781443881821
1443881821