What do social scientists say about EHEs?
In effect, the approach we take to EHEs is similar to that taken by many anthropologists, sociologists, and other social scientists. The main interest is in human experiences rather than truth-claims for those experiences. They are considered “real” if they affect human lives. In this sense, EHEs are definitely “real.” Social scientists have conducted surveys of various exceptional experiences, primarily to study a number of demographic and other variables.
