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17. Mind and Body / A. Mind-Body Dualism / 8. Dualism of Mind Critique
Out-of-body experiences may be due to temporary loss of proprioception [Carter,R]
     Full Idea: Out-of-body experiences may be due to temporary loss of proprioception.
     From: Rita Carter (Mapping the Mind [1998], p.187)
     A reaction: This is only a speculation, but it is an effect which can be caused by brain injury, and dualists should face the possibility that this evidence (prized by many dualists) can have a physical explanation.