About the author
Michael Sudduth is a philosopher who has written on epistemology and the philosophy of religion, with particular attention to arguments used in psychical research and survival studies, the question of whether evidence exists for consciousness continuing after death. He became known in that field for a sustained critical re-examination of cases long cited as evidence for reincarnation and survival, arguing that the empirical case for postmortem survival is weaker than proponents claim. His book A Philosophical Critique of Empirical Arguments for Postmortem Survival (Palgrave Macmillan) applies the tools of formal epistemology to this question, assessing what data from purportedly paranormal phenomena can and cannot establish. The book is addressed to readers with a background in philosophy or a serious interest in the evidential debates around psychical research, rather than to a general audience.
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“Sudduth delivers a formidable academic dissection that will likely alienate casual seekers of spiritual comfort but will satisfy rigorous philosophers. The text does not suit readers looking for new age reassurances or simple…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on A Philosophical Critique of Empirical Arguments for Postmortem Survival (2016) Sudduth, Michael
“This text is a formidable barrier for casual readers or spiritual seekers looking for comfort. It does not suit those who prefer emotional validation over logical dissection, nor will it appeal to individuals invested in the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on A Philosophical Critique of Empirical Arguments for Postmortem Survival (2016) Sudduth, Michael
