The Mind and the Brain by Alfred Binet

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Author Binet, Alfred, 1857-1911
Title The Mind and the Brain
Being the Authorised Translation of L'Âme et le Corps
Note Reading ease score: 46.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "The Mind and the Brain" by Alfred Binet is a scientific publication written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This work explores the intricate relationship between the mind and matter, focusing particularly on the nature of consciousness and sensation. Binet aims to establish distinctions between mental and physical phenomena, engaging with various philosophical perspectives while proposing his own insights on the subject. At the start of the book, Binet introduces the complex problem of differentiating between the mind and matter. He emphasizes the difficulty of this distinction when analyzed deeply, despite the apparent simplicity of contrasting thought with physical objects. Binet articulates that our understanding of the external world is confined to our sensations, which act as intermediaries between ourselves and the objects we perceive. He critiques common philosophical methods for defining these concepts, advocating for a more systematic approach that carefully examines both the characteristics of mental states and the sensory experiences that inform our knowledge of the material world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Subject Mind and body
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EBook-No. 21077
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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