Sir Alister Hardy

Sir Alister Hardy was a British marine biologist and researcher known for his work in oceanography and fish ecology. Later in life, he became interested in spirituality and religious experiences, proposing that human spirituality has evolved alongside biological development. Hardy founded the Religious Experience Research Centre, studying accounts of mystical and spiritual experiences worldwide. His work bridged science and spirituality, exploring how human consciousness and religious feelings may relate to our biological and evolutionary history.