On the Mind/Body Problem: The Theory of Essence (open access)

On the Mind/Body Problem: The Theory of Essence

Article exploring the classical mind/body problem using instances of the near-death experience (NDE) as experimental data. Comparison of the details of the NDE with predictions from theoretical cosmology shows strong similarities between the two and further strengthens the case for dualism. A theory of human nature is proposed that incorporates these similarities.
Date: Autumn 1992
Creator: Arnette, J. Kenneth
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Theory of Essence. [Part] 2. An Electromagnetic-Quantum Mechanical Model of Interactionism (open access)

The Theory of Essence. [Part] 2. An Electromagnetic-Quantum Mechanical Model of Interactionism

Article discussing the theory of essence, based on the physics of electromagnetism and quantum mechanics, which 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.
Date: Winter 1995
Creator: Arnette, J. Kenneth
System: The UNT Digital Library