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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Publish dateNov 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1FOOTNOTES:
2CHAPTER III
3THE MECHANICAL THEORIES OF MATTER ARE ONLY SYMBOLS
4FOOTNOTES:
5CHAPTER IV
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6ANSWERS TO SOME OBJECTIONS, AND SUMMARY
7FOOTNOTES:
8BOOK II
9THE DEFINITION OF MIND
10CHAPTER I
11THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN COGNITION[13] AND ITS OBJECT
12FOOTNOTES:
13CHAPTER II
14DEFINITION OF SENSATION
15FOOTNOTES:
16CHAPTER III
17DEFINITION OF THE IMAGE
18FOOTNOTES:
19CHAPTER IV: DEFINITION OF THE EMOTIONS
20CHAPTER V
21DEFINITION OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS—THE RELATION SUBJECT-OBJECT
22FOOTNOTES:
23CHAPTER VI
24DEFINITION OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS—CATEGORIES OF THE UNDERSTANDING
25FOOTNOTES:
26CHAPTER VII
27DEFINITION OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS—THE SEPARABILITY OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS FROM ITS OBJECT—DISCUSSION OF IDEALISM
28FOOTNOTES:
29CHAPTER VIII
30DEFINITION OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS—THE SEPARATION OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS FROM ITS OBJECT—THE UNCONSCIOUS
31FOOTNOTES:
32CHAPTER IX
33DEFINITIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY
34FOOTNOTES:
35BOOK III
36THE UNION OF THE SOUL[40] AND THE BODY
37CHAPTER I
38THE MIND HAS AN INCOMPLETE LIFE
39FOOTNOTES:
40CHAPTER II
41SPIRITUALISM[43] AND IDEALISM
42Spiritualism
43Idealism
44FOOTNOTES:
45CHAPTER III
46MATERIALISM AND PARALLELISM
47Materialism
48Parallelism
49FOOTNOTES:
50CHAPTER IV
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