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Many theories have been put forward to explain the relationship between what we call your mind (defined as the conscious thinking 'you' which experiences your thoughts) and your brain. In fact, it's fair to say that this is one of the fields of philosophy which is most up in the air (although, of course, all of philosophy is up in the air to some greater or lesser extent).
However, it is also a field for which the advancing discipline of neuroscience holds out some hope of a solution. In the last half of the 20th century we have learnt how to actually 'see' thoughts play out in the brain on magnetic imaging devices which show activity in different areas of the brain. We have learnt which parts of the brain perform which functions, although it would be wrong to depict this as a vindication of the idea behind phrenology: it is not as if discreet chunks of the brain perform discreet functions.
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Is there any relationship between the mind and the brain?
Yes, the mind comes from within the brain.
What does roger sperry view the mind and brain as?
Roger Sperry viewed the mind and brain as distinct entities, emphasizing the interaction between the two. He proposed that while the brain is a physical organ responsible for neurological functions, the mind encompasses consciousness and subjective experiences. His research on split-brain patients illustrated how different hemispheres of the brain can operate independently, suggesting a complex relationship between mental processes and brain structures. Ultimately, Sperry's work contributed to the understanding of how cognitive functions arise from neural mechanisms.
Difference between brain and mind?
The brain is a physical organ made up of neurons and is responsible for processing information and controlling bodily functions. The mind is a broader concept that includes thoughts, emotions, and consciousness, and is considered to be the product of brain activity. In essence, the brain is the hardware, while the mind is the software.
What is the central thesis of the philosophy of the mind book you are currently reading?
The central thesis of the philosophy of the mind book I am currently reading is that consciousness and mental states are not reducible to physical processes in the brain, and that there is a fundamental difference between the mind and the brain.
When was Mind Is Not Brain created?
Mind Is Not Brain was created on 2004-07-13.
Why is the mind so complex?
The mind is composed of neurons (nerve cells) in the brain. There are billions of neurons in a cubic inch of brain matter. These neurons can form connections with any number of other neurons in trillions of different ways. That is complex, so the mind is complex.
Where is the mind located?
The mind is the abstract, collective, synergistic group of functions that is created by the interplay between all of the brain's neural tissue and the various chemicals and signals in between. By analogy, a neuron is to the brain as a person is to a society. And, the brain is to the mind as a society is to a culture. Take all of the functions of a working brain (sensory and cognitive processing) and the mind becomes an emergent phenomenon that develops from such processes. Remove certain portions of the brain, and other areas will often adapt, due to neural plasticity. As long as enough of the brain is functioning at a given time, the cognitive functions that we deem a "mind" will be present. Consciousness and REM sleep show cohesive mind functionality. Whereas coma does not. Also, if enough of the brain is damaged, particularly in the frontal lobes, then the "mind" ceases to exist, as it is also defined by the executive processes of cognition.
Where mind is located?
The mind is located in the brain. The brain is located in the head of a person or animal.
Where does the mind go when you sleep?
When sleeping, the mind doesn't go anywhere, it is still in the brain where it usually is, but it has shifted to a different mode of functioning; metaphorically it has changed gear.
When did The Lost Mind of Dr. Brain happen?
The Lost Mind of Dr. Brain happened in 1994.
How does your mind and brain work together?
The brain is the physical organ in your head, while the mind refers to thoughts, emotions, and consciousness. The brain processes information and sends signals that generate thoughts and emotions in the mind. They work together in a complex relationship where the brain's activities influence the mind's experiences and vice versa.
Is perception controlled by the mind or the brain?
it is controlled by the brain
