Difference between revisions of "Mind"
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The '''mind''' is the most obvious thing which sets apart human beings from animals. Mind is not synonymous with '[[brain]]'. | The '''mind''' is the most obvious thing which sets apart human beings from animals. Mind is not synonymous with '[[brain]]'. | ||
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There are many held perspectives and branches that deal with the mind. | There are many held perspectives and branches that deal with the mind. | ||
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==Voluntarism== | ==Voluntarism== | ||
| − | + | Voluntarism is the theory of the mind formulated by [[Willhelm Wundt]], and focuses on the aspect of the mind as elements. He believed that the elements were assembled through the power of the will. [[Chemistry]] played a significant role in Wundt's theory, as he attempted to use the concept of "the small makes the ultimate result". Wundt worked with Dimitri Mendeleev (The man who wrote the [[periodic table of elements]]. | |
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Revision as of 21:53, December 14, 2008
The mind is the most obvious thing which sets apart human beings from animals. Mind is not synonymous with 'brain'.
The mind has the capacity for thought, including imagination, foresight, analysis, and emotion, which in various ways use the powers of the brain.
The faculties such as compassion, empathy, and the desire for justice, point to man as God's greatest creation.
There are many held perspectives and branches that deal with the mind.
Voluntarism
Voluntarism is the theory of the mind formulated by Willhelm Wundt, and focuses on the aspect of the mind as elements. He believed that the elements were assembled through the power of the will. Chemistry played a significant role in Wundt's theory, as he attempted to use the concept of "the small makes the ultimate result". Wundt worked with Dimitri Mendeleev (The man who wrote the periodic table of elements.