ISBN:
9789460911101
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
Series Statement:
Educational Research E-Books Online, Collection 2005-2017, ISBN: 9789004394001
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Critical Neurophilosophy & Indigenous Wisdom
Keywords:
Ethnopsychology
;
Neuropsychology Philosophy
Abstract:
Preliminary Material /Four Arrows , Greg Cajete and Jongmin Lee -- Generosity /Four Arrows , Greg Cajete and Jongmin Lee -- Honesty and Deception /Four Arrows , Greg Cajete and Jongmin Lee -- Fear and Courage /Four Arrows , Greg Cajete and Jongmin Lee -- Humor /Four Arrows , Greg Cajete and Jongmin Lee -- Art /Four Arrows , Greg Cajete and Jongmin Lee -- Nature /Four Arrows , Greg Cajete and Jongmin Lee -- Balance /Four Arrows , Greg Cajete and Jongmin Lee -- Spirituality /Four Arrows , Greg Cajete and Jongmin Lee.
Abstract:
This 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
DOI:
10.1163/9789460911101
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