The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist

The Master and His Emissary

Iain McGilchrist with Dennis Kleinman (Narrator)

27 hours, 15 minutes first pub 2009 (editions)

nonfiction history philosophy psychology science challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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For readers fascinated by the intricacies of the human mind, the evolution of Western culture, and the intersection of neuroscience and philosophy, The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist offers a enlightening journey that will challenge and enlighten, revealing the profound implications of the brain's hemispheric divide on our understanding of reality and ourselves.

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In a book of unprecedented scope Iain McGilchrist presents a fascinating exploration of the differences between the brain's left and right hemispheres and how those differences have affected society, history and culture. McGilchrist draws on a vas...

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informative: 91%

challenging: 86%

reflective: 69%

hopeful: 21%

inspiring: 17%

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