An Anatomy of Thought

An Anatomy of Thought

Author: Ian Glynn

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2003-04-10

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 0198031327

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Drawing on a dazzlingly wide array of disciplines--physiology, neurology, psychology, anthropology, linguistics, and philosophy--Ian Glynn explains virtually every aspect of the workings of the brain, unlocking the mysteries of the mind. Here are the mechanics of nerve messages; the functioning of sensory receptors; the processes by which the brain sees, tastes, and smells; the seats of language, memory, and emotions. Glynn writes with exceptional clarity and offers telling examples: to help explain vision, for instance, he discusses optical illusions as well as cases of patients who suffer disordered seeing through healthy eyes (such as the loss of the ability to recognize familiar faces). The breadth of Glynn's erudition is astonishing, as he ranges from parallel processing in computers to the specialization of different regions of the brain (illustrated with fascinating instances of the bizarre effects of localized brain damage). He explains the different types of memory (episodic and semantic, as well as short-term and implicit memory), traces the path through the brain of information leading to emotional responses, and engages in a discussion of language that takes in Noam Chomsky and Hawaiian pidgin. Moreover, for every subject Glynn addresses, he offers a thorough-going scientific history. For example, before discussing the evolution of the brain, he provides an account of the theory of evolution itself, from the writing and success of The Origin of Species to recent work on the fossil record, DNA, and RNA. No other single volume has captured the full expanse of our knowledge of consciousness and the brain. A work of unequaled authority and eloquence, An Anatomy of Thought promises to be a new landmark of scientific writing.


An Anatomy of Thought

An Anatomy of Thought

Author: Ian Glynn

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780195158038

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Drawing on a dazzlingly wide array of disciplines--physiology, neurology, psychology, anthropology, linguistics, and philosophy--the renowned Cambridge scientist Ian Glynn presents a tour-de-force exploration of the workings of the human mind. 48 line drawings.


An Anatomy of the Mind

An Anatomy of the Mind

Author: LEONID SOBOLEV

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2012-09-07

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1466942509

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Published previously in Ukrainian and Russian, An Anatomy of the Mind offers new insights into the workings of our most valuable human phenomenonthe mind. The book outlines the function of the mind, investigating mental factors that are present in the thought process, decision making, and behavioral motivations, including the following topics: The rational in the irrational A new look at the unconscious The phenomenon of the inner mind Mystical states of the mind Recognizing the truth A new concept of the ego Three aspects of personal morality Consciousnessan autonomous system of the mind


The Anatomy of Hope

The Anatomy of Hope

Author: Jerome Groopman

Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks

Published: 2005-01-11

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0375757759

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Why do some people find and sustain hope during difficult circumstances, while others do not? What can we learn from those who do, and how is their example applicable to our own lives? The Anatomy of Hope is a journey of inspiring discovery, spanning some thirty years of Dr. Jerome Groopman’s practice, during which he encountered many extraordinary people and sought to answer these questions. This profound exploration begins when Groopman was a medical student, ignorant of the vital role of hope in patients’ lives–and it culminates in his remarkable quest to delineate a biology of hope. With appreciation for the human elements and the science, Groopman explains how to distinguish true hope from false hope–and how to gain an honest understanding of the reach and limits of this essential emotion.


Anatomy of the Soul

Anatomy of the Soul

Author: Curt Thompson

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1414334141

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Do you want to improve your relationships and experience lasting personal change? Join Curt Thompson, M.D., on an amazing journey to discover the surprising pathways for transformation hidden inside your own mind. Integrating new findings in neuroscience and attachment with Christian spirituality, Dr. Thompson reveals how it is possible to rewire your mind, altering your brain patterns and literally making you more like the person God intended you to be. Explaining discoveries about the brain in layman’s terms, he shows how you can be mentally transformed through spiritual practices, interaction with Scripture, and connections with other people. He also provides practical exercises to help you experience healing in areas where you’ve been struggling. Insightful and challenging, "Anatomy of the Soul" illustrates how learning about one of God’s most miraculous creations—your brain—can enrich your life, your relationships, and your impact on the world around you.


Kant's Anatomy of the Intelligent Mind

Kant's Anatomy of the Intelligent Mind

Author: Wayne Waxman

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 603

ISBN-13: 0199328315

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According to current philosophical lore, Kant rejected the notion that philosophy can progress by psychological means and endeavored to restrict it accordingly. This book reverses the frame from Kant the anti-psychological critic of psychological philosophy to Kant the preeminent psychological critic of non-psychological philosophy.


Whole Brain Living

Whole Brain Living

Author: Jill Bolte Taylor

Publisher: Hay House, Inc

Published: 2022-08-09

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1401965547

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The New York Times best-selling author of My Stroke of Insight blends neuroanatomy with psychology to show how we can short-circuit emotional reactivity and find our way to peace. For half a century we have been trained to believe that our right brain hemisphere is our emotional brain, while our left brain houses our rational thinking. Now neuroscience shows that it’s not that simple: in fact, our emotional limbic tissue is evenly divided between our two hemispheres. Consequently, each hemisphere has both an emotional brain and a thinking brain. In this groundbreaking new book, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor—author of the New York Times bestseller My Stroke of Insight—presents these four distinct modules of cells as four characters that make up who we are: Character 1, Left Thinking; Character 2, Left Emotion; Character 3, Right Emotion; and Character 4, Right Thinking. Everything we think, feel, or do is dependent upon brain cells to perform that function. Since each of the Four Characters stems from specific groups of cells that feel unique inside of our body, they each display particular skills, feel specific emotions, or think distinctive thoughts. In Whole Brain Living, available in paperback for the first time, Dr. Taylor blends neuroanatomy with psychology to help us: Get acquainted with our own Four Characters, observe how they show up in our daily life, and learn to identify and relate to them in others as well Apply the wisdom of the Four Characters to every area of life—from work to relationships to health Use a powerful practice called the Brain Huddle—a tool for bringing our Four Characters into conversation with one another—to short-circuit emotional reactivity, tap our characters’ respective strengths, and choose which one to embody in any situation The more we become familiar with each of the characters in ourselves and others, the more power we gain over our thoughts, our feelings, our relationships, and our lives. Indeed, we discover that we have the power to choose who and how we want to be in every moment. And when our Four Characters work together and balance one another as a whole brain, we gain a radical new road map to deep inner peace.


An Anatomy of Inspiration

An Anatomy of Inspiration

Author: Rosamond Evelyn Mary Harding

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 1967-01-01

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 9780714620602

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First Published in 1967. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.


The Anatomy of Violence

The Anatomy of Violence

Author: Adrian Raine

Publisher: Pantheon

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 501

ISBN-13: 0307378845

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Provocative and timely: a pioneering neurocriminologist introduces the latest biological research into the causes of--and potential cures for--criminal behavior. With an 8-page full-color insert, and black-and-white illustrations throughout.


An Anatomy of Chinese

An Anatomy of Chinese

Author: Perry Link

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2013-02-15

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 0674067681

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Rhythms, conceptual metaphors, and political language convey meanings of which Chinese speakers themselves may not be aware. Link’s Anatomy of Chinese contributes to the debate over whether language shapes thought or vice versa, and its comparison of English with Chinese lends support to theories that locate the origins of language in the brain.