Summaries of books by Iain McGilchrist:
The Master and His Emissary
The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
Iain McGilchrist
The book explores the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the human brain, arguing that the Western world has been overly dominated by the left hemisphere's mechanistic and reductionist approach, leading to a societal imbalance that overlooks the right hemisphere's holistic and empathetic perspective. It delves into historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts to illustrate how this cerebral dichotomy has shaped Western civilization's development and values.
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The Divided Brain and the Search for Meaning
Iain McGilchrist
The book explores the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the human brain, arguing that the left hemisphere's focus on mechanistic and reductionist approaches has dominated and unbalanced our culture. It delves into the consequences of this dominance on society, culture, and our search for meaning, advocating for a more integrated engagement with the world that values the right hemisphere's holistic and relational insights.
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