The Scientist: A Metaphysical Autobiography

by John C. Lilly

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Tells the story of John Lilly's discoveries from his early experiments; mapping the brains of monkeys and communication with dolphins, to his experience with consciousness expanding drugs. The book includes an update on Lilly's work on human/dolphin communication and returning animals to the wild.

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Dieses Buch versucht dar zu stellen wie ein Wissenschaftler sich zugang zur Esoterik und Philosophie verschafft, und was er über diese Lehren denkt. Das Buch hat trotz des Namens nichts mit Synthology zu tun. Dies merkt man auch bei der Lektüre dieses Buches

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John C. Lilly, M.D., has studied and conducted research in the fields of biophysics, neurophysiology, electronics, and neuroanatomy.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction, Philosophy
DDC/MDS: 509.2 — Natural sciences & mathematics Science History, geographic treatment, biography Biography
LCC: BF311 .L55 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Psychology Psychology Consciousness. Cognition
BISAC: BIO BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Science & Technology

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