The Master and His Emissary
The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
by:
Iain McGilchrist
in:
Biology
Summary:
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.
Key points:
1. Hemispheric Roles: The book explores how the brain's two halves have different functions - logic and analysis for the left, creativity and intuition for the right.
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