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Why an Afterlife Obviously Exists: A Thought Experiment and Realer Than Real Near-Death Experiences Kindle Edition

by Jens Amberts (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 51 ratings
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'Like a master attorney, Jens Amberts has marshaled an abundance of virtually irrefutable evidence in making the case for the thesis of his brilliant book, Why an Afterlife Obviously Exists. Basing his argument on four fundamental facts about near-death experiences (NDEs), Amberts has written a book that every serious student of NDEs, and especially skeptics, should be sure to read. On finishing it, I doubt any reader will not be convinced that death is not a dead end.' Kenneth Ring, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Connecticut, author of Lessons from the Light

Why an Afterlife Obviously Exists is a philosophical argument demonstrating why the existence of an afterlife is beyond astronomically likely and hence empirically certain. It explains how we have every rational reason to think that people who have near-death experiences are not only telling the truth, but the book also argues that near-death experiencers are thoroughly justified in knowing that they visited the actual afterlife.

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'Through a carefully crafted philosophical argument, Amberts documents the empirical and rational basis for his own transformation from a philosophical materialist--believing that the material world is the only reality--to a survivalist--convinced that another reality exists, one in which human consciousness continues after physical death. This book is a must-read for any truly open-minded empiricist interested in the question of the most accurate view of the cosmos.' -- Janice Miner Holden, Ed.D., editor-in-chief of Journal of Near-Death Studies, co-author of The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation

'Jens Amberts has written a book unlike any other. 'Why an Afterlife Obviously Exists' argues that the testimony of near-death experiencers establishes beyond any reasonable doubt that we do survive bodily death. Furthermore, it presents an impressive logical case for why all of us should take that testimony seriously. Written in a conversational style that is easily accessible by anyone, this book is one that deserves to be read, re-read, and read again. Amberts presents arguments that you will keep pondering long after you have finished reading his book.' -- Bruce Greyson, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia, author of After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond

'What happens when we die has been one of humankind’s most enduring questions. 'Why an Afterlife Obviously Exists' brings a new and exciting perspective to this ancient question. Jens Amberts presents an impressive discussion of the evidence for the reality of near-death experiences (NDEs). This includes an original and creative thought experiment that is among the most compelling verification of the validity of NDEs and their consistent message of an afterlife that I have encountered. This is one book you don’t want to miss! 'Why an Afterlife Obviously Exists' is exceptionally well written and enthusiastically recommended.' -- Jeffrey Long, M.D., author of the New York Times bestselling Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences

'Like a master attorney, Jens Amberts has marshaled an abundance of virtually irrefutable evidence in making the case for the thesis of his brilliant book, Why an Afterlife Obviously Exists. Basing his argument on four fundamental facts about near-death experiences (NDEs), Amberts has written a book that every serious student of NDEs, and especially skeptics, should be sure to read. On finishing it, I doubt any reader will not be convinced that death is not a dead end.' -- Kenneth Ring Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Connecticut, author of Lessons from the Light

'Jens Amberts' 'Why an Afterlife Obviously Exists' is a breath of fresh air in the world of academic philosophy. He tackles a question of supreme existential importance and makes a careful and convincing case that there exists a world more comprehensive and compellingly real than the one of which we are currently aware. This book deserves not only to be widely read but to have its conclusions considered with the utmost seriousness.' -- Sharon Hewitt Rawlette, PhD., author of The Source and Significance of Coincidences and contributor to the Psychology Today blog

About the Author

Jens Amberts is trained in philosophy at Linköping University, and his primary research interests are near-death experiences and the intersection between philosophy and spirituality. He lives in Linköping, Sweden.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Iff Books (April 29, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 29, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rational, logical, and evidence-based
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2022
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An exceptionally well-argued thesis. Drawing strictly from the academic study of near-death experiences, the author demonstrates that the existence of the afterlife meets the same standard of evidence as more generally accepted phenomena, and systematically debunks the fundamentalist materialism of hardcore “skeptics”. A must-read for anybody who believes that an accurate model of reality is critically important.
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Sam Torode
5.0 out of 5 stars Read Near-Death Accounts
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022
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Tim Ferriss asks his guests, "If you had a billboard and could post one message for humanity, what would it be?"

After reading this book, I decided my billboard would be, "Read Near-Death Accounts."

The argument the book makes is a good one, and my favorite parts are the numerous quotes from near-death experiencers.
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Lance C.
2.0 out of 5 stars An intellectual exercise that wasn't necessary to get to the title of the book
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022
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....The author starts out by noting the book wasn't initially the intention, but rather a paper on the subject of NDEs. With that, the book created a feeling of being "academic speak" instead of a readable presentation of the idea. Honestly, the best parts of the book are the quotes of those who actually had a NDE.
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brazenraccoon
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling argument that nde reports support the existence of an afterlife
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022
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Compelling argument that nde reports support the existence of an afterlife from a philosophical logical perspective. Original and fascinating and excellent excerpts of nde reports.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Great subject, abysmal writing
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
I read a ton of philosophy and I am very interested in this subject….. but the writing here is truly awful. I’m sad such an interesting book was written so poorly. I have had to glaze over most of it and just try to get to the main points.
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Maarten Vergucht
5.0 out of 5 stars convincing new logical ideas why there is an afterlife
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2022
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I found here refreshing new ideas that are laid out very convincingly to convince even hardened skeptics that there is life after this life, based on solid findings from NDE research.
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Brian D Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars As Much "Proof" As You Need
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2022
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I've been studying the afterlife informally for nearly four decades. I have amassed an incredible amount of evidence that points to the fact that our consciousnesses survive bodily death. I trust it as much as I trust the sun will rise tomorrow.

However, it's always good to get reinforcement in a world that constantly pushes back against this obvious conclusion. The author makes a logical, almost irrefutable case that simply by looking at four elements of the NDE, we can know with as much certainty as we know just about anything that the afterlife is real.

He systematically takes you through a though experiment comparing what we know about NDEs versus what we know about other things we assume are evident based on data an philosophy. And, as far as I am concerned, he makes an airtight case.

There is very little we can ever know with 100% logical certainty. If you're willing to concede that and simply require overwhelming "proof" of the afterlife, you cannot walk away from this book unconvinced.
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Peter C
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Argument I've Ever Read for non-NDErs to Get a Conceptual Handle on What an NDE is Really Like
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2022
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I should say straight off the bat that I am an NDEr myself and my NDE would be classified as being a 'deep' NDE. Because of that I have no need, in an experiential sense, for this book save one reason: I do often wonder what would be the best argument to put forward to try and convince non-NDErs that the kinds of 'afterlife environments' that NDErs claim exist actually do exist and that the claims of NDErs should be taken seriously?

I have read several books trying to do that but none of them left me convinced, if I was a non-NDEr myself, that the case argued in the books would actually work for most non-NDErs and move them from being sceptical to 'believers'. This book by Jens Amberts is different. Amberts builds a solid philosophical argument piece-by-piece that by my reading would convince most people that NDE accounts should be taken seriously. This is the only book I've read on NDEs (and I have read a great many) that succeeds in doing this, because it is so well and clearly argued. I should also add that the argument that Amberts builds is not by any means so philosophically abstruse that few would understand it — the argument is very well written and could be understood by most people quite readily.

I have on one occasion, many years ago, in person, tried to relate my experience to others. On that occasion, at the end of it all, I had to admit that I had no idea if the people I related the experience to actually believed me or not; given their smiles I would think that they didn't but they were being polite and weren't outright condemning me. On that basis I decided that keeping my mouth shut over it was the best policy. Now, having read Amberts book "Why an Afterlife Obviously Exists" I would be inclined to think that I could give a good argument to attempt to convince people that they should take what I (and other NDErs) are saying as being so obviously believable. So thank you Jens Amberts I might in the future be a bit less guarded about relating of my own experience in person.

I would rate this an exceptionally important book and it deserves as wide a readership as possible: for both NDErs and non-NDErs alike. If I were now asked what books on NDEs I would recommend my recommendation would be to read NDE accounts as widely as possible. Now, the only specific book that I would recommend would be "Why an Afterlife Obviously Exists: A Thought Experiment and Realer Than Real Near-Death Experiences" as the springboard to dispelling doubts about whether NDEs should be taken seriously or not — the book is that important. For non-NDErs, once you have read Amberts' book, you have the tools you require to come to an informed decision on NDEs and their veracity. Don't miss this book, it is a mine of shining gold!
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Transcendent Psych
4.0 out of 5 stars Great argument
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2022
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Really well argued work and thoroughly worth reading. Addresses sceptical points fairly and forms a justifiable conclusion. Amberts ' editors need to rework bits of the syntax that don't flow well.
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