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The Relations of Mind and Brain

The Relations of Mind and Brain

Calderwood, Henry

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Medical ReferenceFiction AnthologiesCognition

ISBN10: 1162644842
ISBN13: 9781162644844
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 546
Weight: 1.59
Height: 1.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Relations of Mind and Brain is a book written by Henry Calderwood, a Scottish philosopher and theologian. The book explores the relationship between the human mind and brain, delving into the philosophical and scientific aspects of the connection between the two. Calderwood examines the various theories and perspectives on the topic, including those of Descartes, Locke, and Hume, and offers his own insights and conclusions. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of consciousness, the role of the brain in mental processes, and the implications of the mind-brain relationship for free will and moral responsibility. The Relations of Mind and Brain is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most fundamental questions in philosophy and neuroscience.1884. Calderwood, Scottish philosopher and divine, maintained that knowledge of the infinite, though imperfect, is real and ever-increasing; that Faith implies Knowledge. His moral philosophy is in direct antagonism to Hegelian doctrine, and endeavors to substantiate the doctrine of divine sanction. Beside the data of experience, the mind has pure activity of its own whereby it apprehends the fundamental realities of life and combat. Contents: Relations of Philosophy and Science; Structure of the Brain; The Nerve System as Dependent on the Great Nerve Center; Localization of Functions in Distinct Portions of the Brain; Comparison of the Structure and Functions of Brain in Lower and Higher Forms of Animal Life; Results of Anatomical and Physiological Investigations; Animal Intelligence; Personal Experience as Connected with Action of the Sensory System; Experience as Connected with Motor Activity; Retentiveness of Acquisition-Memory; Use of Speech; Action and Reaction of Body and Mind; Weariness, Sleep and Unconsciousness; Brain Disorders; The Higher Forms of Mental Activity; and Summary of Intellectual Results. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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