Single Idea 4912

[catalogued under 17. Mind and Body / A. Mind-Body Dualism / 8. Dualism of Mind Critique]

Full Idea

Out-of-body experiences may be due to temporary loss of proprioception.

Clarification

'Proprioception' is our awareness of our own bodies

Gist of Idea

Out-of-body experiences may be due to temporary loss of proprioception

Source

Rita Carter (Mapping the Mind [1998], p.187)

Book Reference

Carter,Rita: 'Mapping the Mind' [Phoenix 2000], 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.