Discover how the mind can be analyzed with the same clarity as nature’s laws, from simple elements to complex thoughts.
This edition presents a practical view of James Mill’s method for studying the phenomena of mind. It frames mental life as a system that can be broken down into elemental ideas and general laws, much like chemistry explains substances by their parts. Readers will see how long-standing questions about consciousness, memory, and association are approached with careful observation and comparison to the physical world.
Ideal for readers of philosophy, psychology, and the history of science seeking a clear, practical view of how the mind is analyzed.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the foundational principles of human consciousness through rigorous examination of our senses. It begins by establishing a need for a clear understanding of the simplest, most familiar of experiences, such as the feelings of the five senses, in order to build a framework for understanding more complex phenomena. The author acknowledges the difficulties in understanding the physical workings of our bodies, particularly in how stimuli from the outside world interact with our senses, but proposes that their effects on our consciousness can be described clearly. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the sense organ, the physical stimulus that engages it, and the feeling or sensation itself. Sight is used as an example to propose that the object of sight is not, as one might assume, the thing we observe, but rather the light that bounces off of it and enters the eye. The author also examines linguistic variety and vagaries in the ways we describe experiences related to the senses. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330694701_0
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 488 pages. 8.98x5.98x1.06 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330694708
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