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    Mystical strategies and performative discourse in the theologia mystica of Teresa of Avila: A Wittgensteinian analysis

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    The thesis argues that a Wittgensteinian approach to the 'mystical' writings of a 'mystical theologian' such as Teresa of Avila reveals that rather than exhibiting an ontological mysticism these writings are better understood as enacting what are termed 'mystical strategies' or 'performative discourse'. The notion that both Wittgenstein and Teresa employ what are termed 'therapeutic or transformational strategies' to effect change in their readers is central to its argument. In this respect the thesis concludes that their writing is fundamentally transformational in character.EThOS - Electronic Theses Online ServiceGBUnited Kingdo

    Use of fMRI activation paradigms: A presurgical tool for mapping brain function

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    In this paper, we focus our attention on the phenomena at the root of eloquent brain maps, the description of some activation paradigms, their main presurgical application and some new approaches to fMRI

    Functional MRI at 3.0 tesla

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    The localization of the BOLD signal becomes reliable at high MR fields. This allows not only to confirm and deepen many known functional phenomena but also to throw new light in many aspects of the physiology and pathology of the brai

    7 T MR: From basic research to human applications

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    The recent ultra-high field magnetic resonance (UHF MR, ≥7 T) scanners are demonstrating incredible potential, especially in the analysis of cerebral tissues. The technological achievements and the principles associated with the use of 7 T MRI systems are now being turned to applications on human, increasing both physiological and physiopathological knowledge as prelude to future clinical applications
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