The Hitchhiker's Guide to Neurophenomenology - The Case of Studying Self Boundaries With Meditators.

ABSTRACT: This paper is a practical guide to neurophenomenology. Varela's neurophenomenological research program (NRP) aspires to bridge the gap between, and integrate, first-person (1P) and third-person (3P) approaches to understanding the mind. It does so by suggesting a methodological framework allowing these two irreducible phenomenal domains to relate and reciprocally support the investigation of one another. While highly appealing theoretically, neurophenomenology invites researchers to a challenging methodological endeavor. Based on our experience with empirical neurophenomenological implementation, we offer practical clarifications and insights learnt along the way. In the first part of the paper, we outline the theoretical principles of the NRP and briefly present the field of 1P research.

SUBMITTER: Berkovich-Ohana A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7385412 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature