The Mind and the Brain

by Alfred Binet

Overview

Explore the enduring enigma of consciousness with Alfred Binet's "The Mind and the Brain," a seminal work exploring the intricate relationship between our mental and physical selves. This authorized translation of "L'Ame et le Corps" delves into the age-old debate of mind-body dualism, offering a thought-provoking analysis of the connection between cognition, the brain, and subjective experience. Binet, a pioneer in psychology, examines the core principles of materialism and investigates the very nature of consciousness. This meticulously prepared print edition offers readers a valuable opportunity to engage with a foundational text in the fields of philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science. Discover Binet's insightful perspectives on the profound interplay between the physical and the mental, a topic that continues to captivate and challenge thinkers today.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023114776
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Alfred Binet ( July 8, 1857 - October 18, 1911) was a French psychologist who invented the first practical IQ test, the Binet-Simon test.[2] In 1904, the French Ministry of Education asked psychologist Alfred Binet to devise a method that would determine which students did not learn effectively from regular classroom instruction so they could be given remedial work. Along with his collaborator Théodore Simon, Binet published revisions of his test in 1908 and 1911, the last of which appeared just before his death.

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Definition of Matter 1. Introduction 2. Our Knowledge of External Objects Only Sensation 3. The Mechanical Theories of Matter Are Only Symbols 4. Answers to Some Objections, and Summary Part 2: The Definition of Mind 1. The Distinction Between Cognition and its Object 2. Definition of Sensation 3. Definition of the Image 4. Definition of the Emotions 5. Definition of the Consciousness – The Relation Subject– Object 6. Definition of the Consciousness – Categories of the Understanding 7. Definition of the Consciousness – The Separability of the Consciousness from its Object – Discussion of Idealism 8. Definition of the Consciousness – The Separation of the Consciousness from its Object – The Unconscious 9. Definitions of Psychology Part 3: The Union of the Soul and the Body 1. The Mind has an Incomplete Life 2. Spiritualism and Idealism 3. Materialism and Parallelism 4. Modern Theories 5. Conclusion 6. Recapitulation.