Publisher's Synopsis
Neuropsychological Foundations of Conscious Experienceretraces the growth of microgenetic theory from its beginningsin neuropsychology and aphasia in relation to othergenetic models of cognition. The account of the mind/brainstate and subjective time and change is explored in relationto psychoanalytic concepts of the unconscious as well as philosophicalideas on intentionality, subjectivity and truth. In afinal chapter, the theory aims to elucidate creative thinkingand mystical experience. The primary aim is to aid the readerto see the progression from clinical studies to theoretical speculationin a way that condenses more extensive and technicalwritings. This book should appeal to both lay and professionalreaders with an interest in these topics. It is the author'scontention that microgenetic theory is the only available andfully coherent account of the mind that covers not only clinicaldisorders but normal cognition and metapsychological issuesrelating to an evolutionary brain model.Jason W. Brown, for over 30 years Clinical Professor of Neurologyat New York University, is best known for his microgenetictheory. The theory began with observations on languagedisorders and neuropsychological studies, and was extendedto problems in process theory, especially that of time, changeand related issues in philosophy of mind. The author lectureswidely on various topics and has published 8 books and over200 articles.
