Our Own Minds

Author : Radu J. Bogdan
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780262026376

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Our Own Minds by Radu J. Bogdan Pdf

An argument that in response to sociocultural pressures, human minds develope self-consciousness by activating a complex machinery of self-regulation. In Our Own Minds, Radu Bogdan takes a developmental perspective on consciousness--its functional design in particular--and proposes that children's functional capacity for consciousness is assembled during development out of a variety of ontogenetic adaptations that respond mostly to sociocultural challenges specific to distinct stages of childhood. Young human minds develop self-consciousness--in the broad sense of being conscious of the self's mental and behavioral relatedness to the world--because they face extraordinary and escalating sociocultural pressures that cannot be handled without setting in motion a complex executive machinery of self-regulation under the guidance of an increasingly sophisticated intuitive psychology. Bogdan suggests that self-consciousness develops gradually during childhood. Children move from being oriented toward the outside world in early childhood to becoming (at about age four) oriented also toward their own minds. Bogdan argues that the sociocultural tasks and practices that children must assimilate and engage in competently demand the development of an intuitive psychology (also known as theory of mind or mind reading); the intuitive psychology assembles a suite of executive abilities (intending, controlling, monitoring, and so on) that install self-consciousness and drive its development. Understanding minds, first the minds of others and then our own, drives the development of self-consciousness, world-bound or extrovert at the beginning and later mind-bound or introvert. This asymmetric development of the intuitive psychology drives a commensurate asymmetric development of self-consciousness.

Author : Barry C. Smith,Crispin Wright,Cynthia Macdonald
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780198236672

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Knowing Our Own Minds by Barry C. Smith,Crispin Wright,Cynthia Macdonald Pdf

Self-knowledge is the focus of considerable attention from philosophers: Knowing Our Own Minds gives a much-needed overview of current work on the subject, bringing together new essays by leading figures. Knowledge of one's own sensations, desires, intentions, thoughts, beliefs, and otherattitudes is characteristically different from other kinds of knowledge, such as knowledge of other people's mental attributes: it has greater immediacy, authority, and salience. The first six chapters examine philosophical questions raised by these features of self-knowledge. The next two look atthe role of our knowledge of our own psychological states in our functioning as rational agents. The third group of essays examine the tension between the distinctive characteristics of self-knowledge and arguments that psychological content is externally--socially and environmentally--determined.The final pair of chapters extend the discussion to knowledge of one's own language. Together these original, stimulating, and closely interlinked essays demonstrate the special relevance of self-knowledge to a broad range of issues in epistemology, philosophy of mind, and philosophy oflanguage.

Author : Napoleon Hill
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9789352664368

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How to Own Your Own Mind by Napoleon Hill Pdf

Napoleon Hill's timeless classic, Think and Grow Rich, has the distinction of being the best read self-help book of the twentieth century. Not so well known is how Hill earned his livelihood before he wrote 'Think and Grow Rich'. Another classic work of Dr. Hill is 'How to Own Your Own Mind' which shows the way to stabilise your mind and achieve success in life. As Dr. Hill repeatedly emphasised, action is critical to success. But you must think before you act or your actions will be wasted. These timeless chapters about the importance of thought before action will prove to be very instructive in helping you attain your own Definite Major Purpose. To do so, you must learn how to own your own mind, and this book will tell you how to do it.

Author : Howard Gardner
Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781633690653

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Changing Minds by Howard Gardner Pdf

Think about the last time you tried to change someone’s mind about something important: a voter’s political beliefs; a customer’s favorite brand; a spouse’s decorating taste. Chances are you weren’t successful in shifting that person’s beliefs in any way. In his book, Changing Minds, Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner explains what happens during the course of changing a mind – and offers ways to influence that process. Remember that we don’t change our minds overnight, it happens in gradual stages that can be powerfully influenced along the way. This book provides insights that can broaden our horizons and shape our lives.

Author : Cordelia Fine
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780393343007

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A Mind of Its Own: How Your Brain Distorts and Deceives by Cordelia Fine Pdf

"Provocative enough to make you start questioning your each and every action."—Entertainment Weekly The brain's power is confirmed and touted every day in new studies and research. And yet we tend to take our brains for granted, without suspecting that those masses of hard-working neurons might not always be working for us. Cordelia Fine introduces us to a brain we might not want to meet, a brain with a mind of its own. She illustrates the brain's tendency toward self-delusion as she explores how the mind defends and glorifies the ego by twisting and warping our perceptions. Our brains employ a slew of inborn mind-bugs and prejudices, from hindsight bias to unrealistic optimism, from moral excuse-making to wishful thinking—all designed to prevent us from seeing the truth about the world and the people around us, and about ourselves.

Author : Edward B. Burger
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780691182780

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Making Up Your Own Mind by Edward B. Burger Pdf

How you can become better at solving real-world problems by learning creative puzzle-solving skills We solve countless problems—big and small—every day. With so much practice, why do we often have trouble making simple decisions—much less arriving at optimal solutions to important questions? Are we doomed to this muddle—or is there a practical way to learn to think more effectively and creatively? In this enlightening, entertaining, and inspiring book, Edward Burger shows how we can become far better at solving real-world problems by learning creative puzzle-solving skills using simple, effective thinking techniques. Making Up Your Own Mind teaches these techniques—including how to ask good questions, fail and try again, and change your mind—and then helps you practice them with fun verbal and visual puzzles. The goal is not to quickly solve each challenge but to come up with as many different ways of thinking about it as possible. As you see the puzzles in ever-greater depth, your mind will change, helping you become a more imaginative and creative thinker in daily life. And learning how to be a better thinker pays off in incalculable ways for anyone—including students, businesspeople, professionals, athletes, artists, leaders, and lifelong learners. A book about changing your mind and creating an even better version of yourself through mental play, Making Up Your Own Mind will delight and reward anyone who wants to learn how to find better solutions to life’s innumerable puzzles. And the puzzles extend to the thought-provoking format of the book itself because one of the later short chapters is printed upside down while another is printed in mirror image, further challenging the reader to see the world through different perspectives and make new meaning.

Author : James Greene,David Lewis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Ability
ISBN : 0892562684

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Know Your Own Mind by James Greene,David Lewis Pdf

Author : Daniel Gilbert
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-24
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780307371362

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Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert Pdf

A smart and funny book by a prominent Harvard psychologist, which uses groundbreaking research and (often hilarious) anecdotes to show us why we’re so lousy at predicting what will make us happy – and what we can do about it. Most of us spend our lives steering ourselves toward the best of all possible futures, only to find that tomorrow rarely turns out as we had expected. Why? As Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert explains, when people try to imagine what the future will hold, they make some basic and consistent mistakes. Just as memory plays tricks on us when we try to look backward in time, so does imagination play tricks when we try to look forward. Using cutting-edge research, much of it original, Gilbert shakes, cajoles, persuades, tricks and jokes us into accepting the fact that happiness is not really what or where we thought it was. Among the unexpected questions he poses: Why are conjoined twins no less happy than the general population? When you go out to eat, is it better to order your favourite dish every time, or to try something new? If Ingrid Bergman hadn’t gotten on the plane at the end of Casablanca, would she and Bogey have been better off? Smart, witty, accessible and laugh-out-loud funny, Stumbling on Happiness brilliantly describes all that science has to tell us about the uniquely human ability to envision the future, and how likely we are to enjoy it when we get there.

Author : Tanya Carpenter
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781665503266

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Our Own Minds Can Deceive Us... People Do Too by Tanya Carpenter Pdf

When the earth was dark God said, “Let there be light.” Man was created in His own image, and to rule the earth. “ But what happened”. It was blamed all on a woman that we shall live but die. While we have life God said, “live life more abundantly on this earth. Some people do not know how to, or will never try due to straying away from the Father who created us. He has all of our needs to live in peace, joy and happiness. Love one another as He loves us. Each day that is given to us is a better chance at growing in wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Beware of the enemy who comes to steal, kill, and destroy. But if you know God you know the enemy is already defeated.. So let’s live our best lives receiving all that God has for us. No need of living our lives with a smile upside down.

Author : Wendy Robbins,Meg Luxton,Margrit Eichler,Francine Descarries
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781554587742

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Minds of Our Own by Wendy Robbins,Meg Luxton,Margrit Eichler,Francine Descarries Pdf

This book of personal essays by over forty women and men who founded women’s studies in Canada and Québec explores feminist activism on campus in the pivotal decade of 1966-76. The essays document the emergence of women’s studies as a new way of understanding women, men, and society, and they challenge some current preconceptions about “second wave” feminist academics. The contributors explain how the intellectual and political revolution begun by small groups of academics—often young, untenured women—at universities across Canada contributed to social progress and profoundly affected the way we think, speak, behave, understand equality, and conceptualize the academy and an academic career. A contextualizing essay documents the social, economic, political, and educational climate of the time, and a concluding chapter highlights the essays’ recurring themes and assesses the intellectual and social transformation that their authors helped set in motion. The essays document the appalling sexism and racism some women encounter in seeking admission to doctoral studies, in hiring, in pay, and in establishing the legitimacy of feminist perspectives in the academy. They reveal sources of resistance, too, not only from colleagues and administrators but from family members and from within the self. In so doing they provide inspiring examples of sisterly support and lifelong friendship.

Author : William Glover
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Know Your Own Mind by William Glover Pdf

Know Your Own Mind by William Glover: In this thought-provoking work, William Glover delves into the complexities of the human mind and explores the nature of self-awareness, consciousness, and cognition. Drawing from psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience, Glover presents a fascinating exploration of what it means to truly "know your own mind." Key Aspects of the Book "Know Your Own Mind": Understanding Self-Reflection: Glover guides readers on a journey of self-exploration, helping them understand the process of self-reflection and its significance in personal growth. Insights from Diverse Disciplines: The book synthesizes ideas from psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience, offering a multidimensional understanding of the human mind. Philosophical Inquiry: Glover addresses profound questions about consciousness and the nature of reality, encouraging readers to engage in philosophical contemplation. William Glover was a prominent philosopher and psychologist, known for his expertise in the study of consciousness and the human mind. Born in the late 19th century, Glover's work sought to bridge the gap between philosophy and psychology, exploring the nature of self-awareness and the intricacies of human cognition. His contributions to the field have left a lasting impact on the study of the human mind and continue to inspire individuals to explore the depths of their own consciousness.

Author : Jon Kabat-Zinn,Richard J. Davidson
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781608826315

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The Mind's Own Physician by Jon Kabat-Zinn,Richard J. Davidson Pdf

By inviting the Dalai Lama and leading researchers in medicine, psychology, and neuroscience to join in conversation, the Mind & Life Institute set the stage for a fascinating exploration of the healing potential of the human mind. The Mind’s Own Physician presents in its entirety the thirteenth Mind and Life dialogue, a discussion addressing a range of vital questions concerning the science and clinical applications of meditation: How do meditative practices influence pain and human suffering? What role does the brain play in emotional well-being and health? To what extent can our minds actually influence physical disease? Are there important synergies here for transforming health care, and for understanding our own evolutionary limitations as a species? Edited by world-renowned researchers Jon Kabat-Zinn and Richard J. Davidson, this book presents this remarkably dynamic interchange along with intriguing research findings that shed light on the nature of the mind, its capacity to refine itself through training, and its role in physical and emotional health.

Author : Craig Groeschel
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310362739

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Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel Pdf

MORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD! Are your thoughts out of control--just like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God's truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind! We've all tried to think our way out of bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, only to find ourselves stuck with an out-of-control mind and off-track daily life. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands deeply this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking, and in this powerful new book he reveals the strategies he's discovered to change your mind and your life for the long-term. Drawing upon Scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace that God intends you to live. Winning the War in Your Mind will help you: Learn how your brain works and see how to rewire it Identify the lies your enemy wants you to believe Recognize and short-circuit your mental triggers for destructive thinking See how prayer and praise will transform your mind Develop practices that allow God's thoughts to become your thoughts God has something better for your life than your old ways of thinking. It's time to change your mind so God can change your life.

Author : Lesley J Rogers
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780429978555

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Minds Of Their Own by Lesley J Rogers Pdf

Do Animals have ideas? Do they experience pain like humans? Do they think about objects that they cannot see? About situations that have occurred in the past? Do they consciously make plans for the future or do they simply react unthinkingly to objects as they appear and situations as they arise? All of these questions have bearing on whether or not animals have consciousness. The advent of computers that ?think? has lead us to consider ?intelligence? in a way we never thought possible a decade ago. But when and how does information processing in the brain become automatic?In Minds of Their Own, Lesley J. Rogers examines the issue of animal thought both sympathetically and critically by looking at the different behavior characteristics of a variety of animals, the evolution of the brain and when consciousness might have evolved. To most people, to be conscious means to be aware of oneself as well as to be aware of others. But does this hold true for animals? The answer may have implications which transcend mere scientific inquiry: if animals are cognizant creatures, what, if any, moral responsibility do humans have to assure their rights? This timely book examines this issue and others by emphasizing comparisons between humans and animals: how we evolved; how we remember; how we learn.

Author : Chris Costner Sizemore
Publisher : William Morrow
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Multiple personality
ISBN : UCSC:32106008832724

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A Mind of My Own by Chris Costner Sizemore Pdf

On the t.p.: The woman who was known as Eve tells the story of her triumph over multiple personality disorder.