The Analysis of Mind


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(4.5 stars; 47 reviews)

The Analysis of Mind presents a thoughtful exploration of the philosophy of mind by renowned 20th-century philosopher Bertrand Russell. In this work, Russell delves into the nature of consciousness, perception, and the relationship between mind and body, offering insights that challenge conventional thinking.

Set against the backdrop of early modern philosophy, Russell's analysis engages with key questions about how we understand our own mental processes and the external world. His clear and logical approach invites readers to consider the complexities of thought, emotion, and experience.

This audiobook is not just a philosophical treatise; it is an invitation to reflect on the very essence of what it means to think and feel. Russell's contributions to analytic philosophy make this work a significant piece for anyone interested in the intersections of psychology, philosophy, and the human experience.

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00 - Preface 3:35 Read by Bob Neufeld
01 - RECENT CRITICISMS OF "CONSCIOUSNESS" Part 1 28:36 Read by Bob Neufeld
02 - RECENT CRITICISMS OF "CONSCIOUSNESS" Part 2 30:24 Read by Bob Neufeld
03 - INSTINCT AND HABIT 30:37 Read by Bob Neufeld
04 - DESIRE AND FEELING 33:39 Read by Bigcowfeet
05 - INFLUENCE OF PAST HISTORY ON PRESENT OCCURRENCES IN LIVING 28:16 Read by Bigcowfeet
06 - PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL CAUSAL LAWS 24:20 Read by emmablob
07 - INTROSPECTION 31:05 Read by Kevin W. Davidson
08 - THE DEFINITION OF PERCEPTION 25:19 Read by rookieblue
09 - SENSATIONS AND IMAGES 34:23 Read by Mark Johnston
10 - MEMORY part 1 29:05 Read by David Jenkins
11 - MEMORY part 2 34:50 Read by Ted Delorme
12 - WORDS AND MEANING 56:36 Read by DPranitis
13 - GENERAL IDEAS AND THOUGHT 42:25 Read by DJRickyV
14 - BELIEF 40:45 Read by Lee Smalley
15 - TRUTH AND FALSEHOOD 46:56 Read by Lee Smalley
16 - EMOTIONS AND WILL 13:42 Read by Lee Smalley
17 - CHARACTERISTICS OF MENTAL PHENOMENA 42:56 Read by JackPowell

Reviews


(5 stars)

This is a very interesting topic to me and I feel that Bertrand Russell did a great job of dissecting the topic. I had no problem with any of the readers was able to follow along fairly easily. My only quip is that it definitely not the last word on the topic, not that we will ever hear the last word on the topic, it seemed to end rather abruptly without a real conclusion. Maybe I missed it, and misunderstood and it should actually be called Analysis of the Theories of Mind, because Russell never proposes his own Theory of mind in this? I was hoping I would hear something from him since he discussed many of the major theories on the mind.

I enjoyed this b0ok.


(5 stars)

Very enlightening a d informative book.


(4 stars)

interesting topics, and most readers are good. only one woman was so bad I couldn't concentrate on the subject.