What exactly happens when someone has a near-death experience? It's a phenomenon met with both fascination and skepticism.

Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin, an assistant professor of philosophy at Sam Houston State University, digs into the subject in his book Near-Death Experiences: Understanding Visions Of The Afterlife.

Mitchell-Yellin, who co-wrote the book with John Martin Fischer, discusses near-death experiences and their implications for life, with Houston Matters producer Maggie Martin.