Presence: The Strange Science and True Stories of the Unseen Other (NEW-OPEN) | 2246

ISBN: 9781250278258

Condition: NEW-OPEN Hardcover

Presence: The Strange Science and True Stories of the Unseen Other by Ben Alderson-Day (ISBN 9781250278258) delves into the enigmatic phenomenon of "felt presence"—the uncanny sensation that someone or something is near when no one is visibly present.

Alderson-Day, a psychologist and researcher, explores this experience through the lenses of psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, examining cases ranging from mountaineers sensing companions in isolation to individuals experiencing such sensations during sleep paralysis or neurological conditions. The book investigates whether these experiences are hallucinations, manifestations of the brain's workings, or something else entirely.

By weaving together scientific research, personal narratives, and cultural perspectives, Alderson-Day offers a comprehensive exploration of how and why humans might perceive unseen presences, shedding light on the complexities of human consciousness and perception.