Critical Neurophilosophy and Indigenous WisdomThis book begins a long overdue dialogue between Western neuropsychology and Indigenous wisdom. The latter holds that technology, including that which supports the neurosciences, is an important aspect of humanity, but that without a deeper understanding of the sacred, natural world, its consequences will continue to disrupt the balance of life on Earth. This book argues that without incorporating Indigenous wisdom into theories relating to brain research and scientific assumptions about human nature, humanity may never learn how to avoid this problem. After summarizing current studies about such important topics as generosity, truthfulness, courage, humour, art, spirituality and lateralization, two indigenous scholars and a South Korean neuroscientist discuss the research conclusions. In most cases, the ancient knowledge of Indigenous Peoples reveals significantly contrasting perspectives. By offering students of neuropsychology and the various schools of neurophilosophy radically different views than those seen through the lens of Western science, this book will help assure that understandings about the human brain may lead to a more healthy balance in human affairs. Questions at the end of each chapter give opportunities for the reader to continue the dialogue and find further studies to support or refute the Indigenous assertions. |
Contents
Generosity | 1 |
Honesty and Deception | 27 |
Fear and Courage | 47 |
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Critical Neurophilosophy & Indigenous Wisdom Four Arrows,Gerg Cajete,Jongmin Lee Limited preview - 2010 |
Critical Neurophilosophy and Indigenous Wisdom Donald Trent Jacobs,Four Arrows,Gerg Cajete,Gregory Cajete,Jongmin Lee No preview available - 2010 |
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