ISBN:
9781137496058
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (IX, 195 p, online resource)
Series Statement:
New Directions in Philosophy and Cognitive Science
Series Statement:
SpringerLink
Series Statement:
Bücher
Series Statement:
Springer eBook Collection
Series Statement:
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
Parallel Title:
Druckausg.
Keywords:
Philosophy of mind
;
Hermeneutics
;
Phenomenology
;
Astrophysics
;
Space sciences
;
Philosophy
Abstract:
This book presents a study of the various feelings of awe and wonder experienced by astronauts during space flight. It summarizes the results of two experimental, interdisciplinary studies that employ methods from neuroscience, psychology, phenomenology and simulation technology, and it argues for a non-reductionist approach to cognitive science
DOI:
10.1057/9781137496058
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