The Oxford Companion to the Mind

by Richard L. Gregory (Editor), O.L. Zangwill (Editor)

The Oxford Companion to the Mind is a classic. Published in 1987, to huge acclaim, it immediately took its place as the indispensable guide to the mysteries - and idiosyncracies - of the human mind. In no other book can the reader find discussions of concepts such as language, memory, and intelligence, side by side with witty definitions of common human experiences such as the 'cocktail-party' and 'halo' effects, and the least effort principle.

Richard Gregory again brings his wit, wisdom, and expertise to bear on this most elusive of subjects. Research into the mind and brain has moved on in bounds in recent years, and interest in the subject has never been so high. There has been a shift in focus away from Freud's concept of the unconscious onto consciousness itself. The new edition of the Companion includes three 'mini symposia' - on consciousness, brain scanning, and artificial intelligence - with contributions from a number of specialists, and encompassing a range of approaches.

Cultural as well as scientific in approach, this accessible book offers authoritative descriptions and analysis. With new entries on controversial topics such as artificial life, attachment theory, caffeine, cruetly, drama, extra-terrestrial intelligence, genetics of mental illness, imagination, lying, puzzles, and twins, this highly-anticipated second edition explores the most intriguing of subjects.

Genres: Psychology, Reference, Philosophy, Science, Nonfiction, Neuroscience, Brain

1024 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

protofound...already dated. deliriously, perfectly dated. Don't eat animals.

[Rafa Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

stole this from my sixth form and it’s such a good reference to have. i have spent hours reading all the definitions and remarks about the philosophy of mind

[Dylan Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book, if ur seeking to understand the complex mind of a human being. This book provides all the nitty gritty facts to explain every mental illness under the rainbow. While reading this book it opened my mind to the struggles people encounter everyday. Then we are able to truly understand the pain and confusion someone would go through with these disabilities. Overall, I loved the book because it helped me quench my thirst for knowledge and also help me learn about a whole world that is plagued by our brightest and dimmest minds.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned...

[Sandra Mather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!