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Mark Solms,
Aimee Dollman (Host/Mentor),
Joshua Martin (Mentor),
Ross Balchin (Mentor),
Teneille Page,
Aimee Dollman,
Julia Munroe,
and
Angela Harwood
Topics Covered
- Understanding the Mind
- Subjectivity
- Consciousness
- Intentionality and the Unconscious
- Agency
- Changing the Mind
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The mind: a complex mystery
This course delves deep into the complexities of the human mind, exploring its defining properties of subjectivity, consciousness, intentionality, and agency. Through expert lectures, engaging discussions, and thought-provoking assignments, learners gain a multifaceted understanding of the mind's functions, disorders, and the interplay between neuroscience and psychoanalysis.
The course explores various mental disorders, providing insights into their causes, symptoms, and potential treatments.
"The course delves into the realm of mental disorders, shedding light on their causes, manifestations, and potential treatment approaches."
The course fosters active participation through discussions, assignments, and peer feedback, enhancing learning and critical thinking.
"Active participation is encouraged through discussions, assignments, and peer feedback, fostering a dynamic learning environment that promotes critical thinking and knowledge retention."
The course draws on insights from neuroscience, psychology, psychoanalysis, philosophy, and other disciplines, providing a comprehensive view of the mind.
"This course adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from neuroscience, psychology, psychoanalysis, philosophy, and other fields to offer a multifaceted perspective on the mind."
Led by Professor Mark Solms, a renowned neuropsychoanalyst, the course benefits from his expertise and passion for the subject.
"Under the guidance of Professor Mark Solms, a distinguished neuropsychoanalyst, this course benefits from his expertise and infectious enthusiasm for the subject matter."
The mind's unique ability to experience the world through its own perspective, shaping thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.
"Subjectivity lies at the heart of the mind's ability to experience the world through its own prism of perspectives, shaping thoughts, emotions, and perceptions."
The state of being aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, enabling self-reflection and decision-making.
"Consciousness is the mind's ability to be aware of its own thoughts, feelings, and experiences, providing a platform for self-reflection and informed decision-making."
The mind's capacity to direct its attention and actions towards specific goals, enabling planning and purposeful behavior.
"Intentionality empowers the mind to focus its attention and actions towards specific objectives, allowing for planning and goal-directed behavior."
The mind's sense of control and responsibility over its actions, allowing for moral reasoning and self-determination.
"Agency provides the mind with a sense of control and accountability for its actions, enabling moral reasoning and self-determination."
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Duhigg explores the science of habits and how we can change them.
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Metzinger explores the nature of the self and the illusion of free will.
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Through a series of case studies, Sacks explores the nature of sight and the ways in which the mind can compensate for the loss of vision.
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Pinker argues against the idea that humans are born with a blank slate and that our minds are shaped by our experiences.
This collection of Freud's most important works, which provide a comprehensive overview of his theories on the mind.
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Kaku explores the future of the mind and the possibilities for enhancing and empowering it.
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Ronson explores the world of psychopathy and the challenges of diagnosing and treating psychopaths.
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Explores the neural basis of consciousness, focusing on the role of the brain and its different regions. It is written by a leading neuroscientist and provides a comprehensive overview of the topic.
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Provides a broad overview of the topic of consciousness, covering various theories and perspectives, including philosophical, scientific, and psychological approaches. It good starting point for those new to the topic.
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