Jason W. Brown Livres

The thesis advanced in this book is that feeling and cognition actualize through a process that originates in older brain formations and develops outward through limbic and cortical fields through the self-concept and private space into (as) the world. An iteration of this transition deposits acts, objects, feelings and utterances. Value is a mode of conceptual feeling that depends on the dominant phase in this transition: from desire through interest to object worth. Among the topics covered are subjective time and change, the epochal nature of objects and their temporal extensibility and the evolution of value from inorganic matter into organic form. The theory of microgenesis informs this work. According to this theory, acts and objects evolve in milliseconds through phases that replicate patterns in forebrain evolution. The progression in the actualization of the mind/brain state is from archaic to recent in brain formation, from unity to diversity, from past to present and from mind to world. An account is given of the diversity of felt experience avoiding the reductionist moves characteristic of biological materialism and the inherent dualism of psychoanalytic and related theories. This book is intended for any reader interested in the psychology of the inner life and philosophy of mind, including philosophers, psychologists, psychiatrists and others with an interest in problems of value and moral feeling.

Exploring the intersection of time and free will, this volume presents a fresh perspective grounded in a unitary process model of brain and behavior. The author delves into subjective experiences, the concept of the experiential present, and the essence of intentionality. Additionally, it highlights the creative aspects of both physical growth and mental processes, expanding the microgenetic theory of the mind and offering insights into the complexities of human cognition.

Exploring the interplay between feeling and cognition, the book delves into how these processes emerge from primitive brain structures and evolve through limbic and cortical regions. It emphasizes the transition from desire to value, highlighting how subjective experiences shape our understanding of worth. Key topics include the nature of subjective time, the temporal qualities of objects, and the evolution of value from inorganic to organic forms, providing a comprehensive look at the development of human consciousness and the significance of personal and external experiences.

Exploring the intricate relationship between language, perception, and consciousness, this work delves into the psychology of aphasia and its implications for understanding the self and time awareness. Building on concepts introduced in "Life of the Mind," the author presents a theory rooted in microgenesis, revealing how even minor linguistic errors can illuminate profound existential questions. Despite its depth, the complexity of the theories has proven challenging for audiences, highlighting the enigmatic nature of human cognition and the journey of understanding.

Die Arbeit erweitert Browns mikrogenetische Theorie auf das Gedächtnis, den Geisteszustand und die subjektive Zeit. Sie untersucht das Handeln als Ausdruck von Trieben und die Basis des Gefühls. Die Beiträge in dieser Sammlung zeigen die umfassenden Möglichkeiten der Theorie sowie deren konzeptionelle Grenzen auf. Zudem wird eine Verbindung zwischen qualitativer Neuropsychologie und den Prinzipien der Prozessphilosophie angestrebt, was zu neuen und aufschlussreichen Überlegungen in beiden Bereichen führen könnte.