The Mind and the Brain
Being the Authorised Translation of L'Âme et le CorpsBy Alfred Binet
Length5h 50m
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In "The Mind and the Brain," Alfred Binet, a pioneering psychologist, delves into the intricate relationship between mental processes and neurophysiological functions. Structured as a critical exploration, the book combines empirical research with philosophical inquiry, offering profound insights into cognition, consciousness, and the workings of the human mind. Binet employs a clear, engaging prose style that demystifies complex scientific ideas, situating his work within the burgeoning fields of psychology and neurology at the turn of the twentieth century, a period marked by rapid advancements in both disciplines. Alfred Binet, best known for developing the first practical intelligence test, was remarkably influenced by the educational needs of children and the assessment of cognitive abilities. His commitment to understanding the mind's mechanics stemmed from an academic environment that valued empirical observation and scientific rigor. Binet's interdisciplinary approach integrates psychology, philosophy, and physiognomy, reflecting his belief that the depths of human intelligence could only be unraveled through a multidisciplinary lens. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the evolution of psychology and the foundational theories regarding intelligence. Whether you are a student of psychology, a practicing educator, or simply intrigued by the workings of the human mind, Binet's insights offer valuable perspectives that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions on cognitive science.
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GenrePsychology
Length5 hrs 50 mins
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Publish dateNov 20, 2019
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Table of contents
1FOOTNOTES:
30DEFINITION OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS—THE SEPARATION OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS FROM ITS OBJECT—THE UNCONSCIOUS
2CHAPTER III
31FOOTNOTES:
3THE MECHANICAL THEORIES OF MATTER ARE ONLY SYMBOLS
32CHAPTER IX
4FOOTNOTES:
33DEFINITIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY
5CHAPTER IV
34FOOTNOTES:
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6ANSWERS TO SOME OBJECTIONS, AND SUMMARY
35BOOK III
7FOOTNOTES:
36THE UNION OF THE SOUL[40] AND THE BODY
8BOOK II
37CHAPTER I
9THE DEFINITION OF MIND
38THE MIND HAS AN INCOMPLETE LIFE
10CHAPTER I
39FOOTNOTES:
11THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN COGNITION[13] AND ITS OBJECT
40CHAPTER II
12FOOTNOTES:
41SPIRITUALISM[43] AND IDEALISM
13CHAPTER II
42Spiritualism
14DEFINITION OF SENSATION
43Idealism
15FOOTNOTES:
44FOOTNOTES:
16CHAPTER III
45CHAPTER III
17DEFINITION OF THE IMAGE
46MATERIALISM AND PARALLELISM
18FOOTNOTES:
47Materialism
19CHAPTER IV: DEFINITION OF THE EMOTIONS
48Parallelism
20CHAPTER V
49FOOTNOTES:
21DEFINITION OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS—THE RELATION SUBJECT-OBJECT
50CHAPTER IV
22FOOTNOTES:
51MODERN THEORIES
23CHAPTER VI
52FOOTNOTES:
24DEFINITION OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS—CATEGORIES OF THE UNDERSTANDING
53CHAPTER V
25FOOTNOTES:
54CONCLUSION
26CHAPTER VII
55THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SERIES.
27DEFINITION OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS—THE SEPARABILITY OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS FROM ITS OBJECT—DISCUSSION OF IDEALISM
56Each Book Complete in One Volume. Crown 8vo. cloth, 5s. unless otherwise described.
28FOOTNOTES:
57London: KEGAN PAUL, TRENCH, TRÜBNER, & CO., Ltd.
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