The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeons Case for the Existence of the Soul

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A neuroscientist and surgeon makes an argument for the existence of a spiritual human soul in this eye-opening book.

Many scientists and doctors believe that there is no such thing as the soul. That there is no part of us that persists beyond death. We are not spiritual in any respect. We are made up of cells and tissue, and completely controlled by a material organ in our heads: the brain. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Michael Egnor makes the case-based on 40 years of practice and over 7,000 brain surgeries-that science has gotten it all wrong.

The human brain is incredible, mysterious, and powerful. But it's not what makes us who we are. The soul does that. Drawing on the most important research studies in neuroscience, Dr. Egnor presents evidence that the brain alone does not explain the mind. He explores, using modern neuroscience and his vast surgical experience, how inside every damaged brain there is a thinking, feeling person with a spiritual soul that transcends the brain, using fascinating case studies to prove his claim.

Engaging, thought-provoking, and groundbreaking, The Immortal Mind shows here that some aspect of who we are is spiritual and immortal, transcending the physical body.

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"Who better to tell us about the mind than a highly experienced brain surgeon who has performed surgery on literally thousands of brains, probed deep into the brain with electrodes, and treated people with brain injuries... The Immortal Mind makes a compelling scientific case against a purely materialistic view of the human person."--Nancy Pearcey, professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University, and the author of bestselling books Total Truth, Love Thy Body, and The Toxic War on Masculinity
"The Immortal Mind is an important new book advancing thought about that old question: Is there a difference between the mind and the brain... While the topics of the mind and the brain can be complicated, this book is written so well that it is never ponderous or difficult. Stories, including sometimes moving stories of Dr. Egnor's experiences as a neurosurgeon and of his life, as well as clear explanations in addition to the narrative trail help to make the book readable and compelling. Not easily forgotten, The Immortal Mind is a book that continues to provoke contemplation after the last page is read."--Stephanie West Allen, JD, teacher, writer, conflict resolution professional, Former lawyer and professor
"This book blew me away. As I read it, I shared many of the stories with my wife. Why While I have studied the philosophy of mind since graduate school in the early 2000s, Dr. Egnor makes some fresh insights because of his training and experience as a neurosurgeon. If you want to know if there's good evidence for the existence of the soul, The Immortal Mind book is a must-read."--Sean McDowell, Ph.D., professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, an author or editor of over 20 books, and a popular YouTuber

"An informative and rich exploration of the reality of the human soul's immortality. Neurosurgeon Michael Egnor and journalist Denyse O'Leary present a compelling synthesis of neuroscience and metaphysical inquiry, challenging the dogmas of scientific materialism...

This work is not only timely but also stands as a testament to the enduring quest for truth in both science and faith. I highly recommend this book to intellectuals and laypeople interested in the realities about God, objective morality, and the soul's eternal destination."--Dr. Scott D. G. Ventureyra, author of On the Origin of Consciousness and Making Sense of Nonsense
"A fascinating and insightful examination of the scientific evidence for the continuity of consciousness after the death of our body, because our mind transcends the brain."--Pim van Lommel, cardiologist, author of 'Consciousness beyond life'
"A must-read book not just for anyone grappling with the mind-body problem but also for anyone trying to understand what it truly means to be human."--William A. Dembski, author of The Design Inference
"Based on compelling scientific evidence as well as an unstoppable philosophical argument, The Immortal Mind constitutes a masterful demonstration of why the materialist worldview is wrong. In addition, this provocative and inspiring book convincingly explains why we humans are immortal spiritual beings temporarily inhabiting physical bodies during our short time on Earth."--Dr. Mario Beauregard, Ph.D., neuroscientist, co-author of The Spiritual Brain (with Denyse O'Leary) and The Manifesto for a Post-Materialist Science; author of Brain Wars and Expanding Reality
"Courageous. Drawing from 40 years in neurosurgery, they argue that real people don't fit into tidy physicalist categories, they are far more complex than that. Egnor and O'Leary make the case for the mind being more than simply the brain not by stepping outside of neuroscience, but by pointing to evidence within it. They show that clinical neuroscience itself points to the reality that we are so much more than just our brains. The Immortal Mind is an important and well-argued addition to the conversation on mind, brain and soul and I highly recommend that you read it."--Dr. Sharon Dirckx, PhD Speaker, broadcaster and author of 'Am I Just My Brain'
"Dr. Egnor speaks as a neurosurgeon who has performed over seven thousand brain operations, a medical school professor who has taught medical students and aspiring neurosurgeons for forty years, and as a diligent researcher who has applied the rigorous methods of science to discoveries about how the brain works. In eloquent language Michael Egnor and Denyse O'Leary present compelling scientific evidence alongside extracts from 2,000 years of philosophy to give conclusive evidence that the human soul is real and that human beings are not mere machines made of meat. This book is essential reading for seekers of Truth who desire to know the real meaning of life."--The Reverend Lee Kenyon, Parochial Administrator, St John Henry Newman Catholic Church
"Following the pioneering work of the late Wilder Penfield, neurosurgeon Michael Egnor and science writer Denyse O'Leary revolutionize the study of the human mind as radically separate from the brain. Materialism collapses in the face of their remorseless evidentiary assault on the unclothed emperors of neuroscience."--George Gilder, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute; New York Times bestselling author
"In engaging and easy-to-read prose, Michael Egnor brings his many years of experience with actual patients to back up claims that the human mind is not just an aspect of the brain but a spiritual reality. The reader will come away with faith in his common sense restored by looking at the evidence from science that the authors present. Science, rather than materialistic assumptions current in academia, points to our being persons capable of knowing and choosing freely, which is what the Judeo-Christian tradition maintained all along. An important and timely contribution."--Fr Martin Hilbert, The Oratory / Holy Family Church

Author Bio

Dr. Michael Egnor is Professor of Neurosurgery and Residency Program Director at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University in New York. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute's Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence.

Denyse O'Leary is the author or coauthor of numerous books on the topics of science, creation, design, and spirituality, including The Spiritual Brain: A Neuroscientist's Case for the Existence of the Soul (coauthored by neuroscientist Mario Beauregard).