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The Brain, the Mind:
Mind,
Creativity, Ethics, Personality
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The search for an understanding of the
essence of being human:
A discussion of the essence of the human mind and its basic functions:
thought, intelligence, creativity, ethics, personality
How
the Human Mind evolved and its Fundamental Functions - Mental Creativity,
Ethical Behavior and Personality - are anchored in Neurophysiology,
Biochemistry, Psychology, and One's Own Thought.
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(for a discussion of
the abstract functions of the human mind - consciousness, free will,
"soul", spirituality, and religion - see the essays on the Human
Mind listed below and also the various essays in the section on
"Philosophy, Theology" of this website).
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Including the following eight essays:
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"The Brain, the Mind: Mental Creativity"
-- A theory of mental creativity in terms of neurophysiology and cognitive
psychology, based on four basic hypothesis (abbreviated 2nd version of
"Creative Thought"), 2000.
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"The Brain, the Mind: Ethics, Overview"
-- An overview of moral thought and behavior in terms of evolutionary
biology, brain physiology, psychology, philosophy, religion, and present
standards, 1995.
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"Aesthetics, Art, Culture"
(Preliminary draft only)
An analysis of the concepts of aesthetics, art, and culture.
Why does the human mind respond?
How is value assessed?
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“About Old Age”
The experience of
old age as observed from the inside
Descriptively and
Prescriptively
Recommendations for
caregivers
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Special
Topic:
"Battle Fatigue, Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder", an analysis based on neurophysiology,
biochemistry, and psychology, with emphasis on mitigation
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Helmut Schwab’s academic training was in the fields of
physics and mathematics. He worked in the electronic industry; initially in
research and development, later in business related executive functions. For
the last twenty years, he concentrated some of his work on the scientific
understanding of existence, of all phases of natural evolution, and of the
human mind and behavior in terms of neurophysiology, cognitive psychology,
cultural influences and own thought, with consequences in the fields of
philosophy and theology. He also pursued some historical studies; and wrote
some short stories.
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www.schwab-writings.com | © 2002 H. Schwab
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