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The Master And His Emissary: The Divided Brain And The Making Of The Western World,New
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A Pioneering Exploration Of The Differences Between The Brains Right And Left Hemispheres And Their Effects On Society, History, And Cultureone Of The Few Contemporary Works Deserving Classic Status (Nicholas Shakespeare, Times, Uk)Persuasively Argues That Our Society Is Suffering From The Consequences Of An Overdominant Left Hemisphere Losing Touch With Its Natural Regulative Master The Right. Brilliant And Disturbing.Salley Vickers, A Guardian Best Book Of The Yeari Know Of No Better Exposition Of The Current State Of Functional Brain Neuroscience.W. F. Bynum, Times Literary Supplementwhy Is The Brain Divided? The Difference Between Right And Left Hemispheres Has Been Puzzled Over For Centuries. Drawing Upon A Vast Body Of Brain Research, The Renowned Psychiatrist, Author, And Thinker Iain Mcgilchrist Reveals That The Difference Between The Two Sides Is Profoundtwo Whole, Coherent, But Incompatible Ways Of Experiencing The World. The Detailoriented Left Hemisphere Prefers Mechanisms To Living Things And Is Inclined To Selfinterest, While The Right Hemisphere Has Greater Breadth, Flexibility, And Generosity.In The Second Part Of His Book, Mcgilchrist Takes The Reader On A Journey Through The History Of Western Culture, Illustrating The Tension Between These Two Worlds As Revealed In The Thought And Belief Of Thinkers And Artists From The Ancient To The Modern, From Aeschylus To Magritte. He Ultimately Argues That, Despite Its Inferior Grasp Of Reality, The Left Hemisphere Is Increasingly Taking Precedence In Todays Worldwith Potentially Disastrous Consequences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Master and His Emissary'? A: The book explores the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the brain and their impact on society, culture, and history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Iain McGilchrist, a renowned psychiatrist and thinker.
- Q: What is the publication date of the second edition? A: The second edition of 'The Master and His Emissary' was published on March 26, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 616 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: Yes, it is available in paperback format.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The main themes include the dichotomy between the left and right hemispheres and its implications on Western thought and culture.
- Q: What is the overall tone of the book? A: The tone of the book is analytical, thought-provoking, and deeply insightful.
- Q: Does the book provide historical context? A: Yes, it provides a historical journey through Western culture, referencing various thinkers and artists.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and cultural studies would benefit from this book.
- Q: What makes this book stand out? A: The book is recognized for its depth of research and its argument regarding the dominance of the left hemisphere in contemporary society.