"The Misuse of Mind" by Karin Stephen delves into the intricate relationship between mental processes and emotional well-being. The book explores how our thoughts can shape our reality, often leading to self-sabotage and negative patterns. Through a blend of psychological insights and practical advice, Stephen encourages readers to recognize the power of their minds and to harness it for personal growth. The narrative is both engaging and enlightening, making complex concepts accessible to...

Explore the intricate workings of thought and the pitfalls of mental habits with The Misuse of Mind by Karin Stephen. This Book offers a profound examination of how the mind can be led astray by bias, habit, and emotional influence, while providing guidance on cultivating clarity, reason, and healthy intellectual practices.Karin Stephen draws on psychology, philosophy, and keen observation to reveal the ways in which mental process...

An examination of how intellectual habits can distort perception and understanding, offering insights into balanced thinking.

The misuse of mind: A study of Bergson's attack on intellectualism examines how fixed patterns of reasoning can limit the ability to grasp reality as it is directly experienced. The work introduces a critique of rigid analytical methods, suggesting that excessive reliance on classification and abstraction distances thought from the fluid nature of lived experience. It highlights how established habits of reasoning encourage certainty but can also prevent deeper insight, since they prioriti...

Being an extract from a letter by Professor Henri Bergson

This is Volume IV of five in a series on Epistemology and Metaphysics. Originally published in 1922, this study looks at Henri Bergson's (nineteenth century French Philosopher) attack on intellectualism and his aim to direct attention to the reality which he believes we all actually know already, but misinterpret and disregard because we are biased by preconceived ideas.

French philosopher Henri-Louis Bergson attained a massive following in the early twentieth century, based largely on the popular appeal of his stance that intuition should be prized over reason. In this thoughtful critique of Bergson's work, British psychologist Karin Stephen deconstructs the attractiveness of Bergson's position and carefully catalogs its shortcomings.

An invaluable introduction to the leading French intellectual of the twentieth centuryThe Wisdom of Sartre offers key excerpts from the eloquent French writer, playwright, and philosopher's masterpiece, Being and Nothingness. From this collection, readers will discover the strongest themes in his early philosophical work: an ontological account of what it means to be human, and the role of perception, knowledge, and consciousness in the practical ...

Philosophy of Existence was first presented to the public as a series of lectures invited by The German Academy of Frankfurt. In preparing these lectures Jaspers, whom the Nazis had already dismissed from his professorship at Heidelberg, knew that he was speaking in Germany for the last time. Jaspers used the occasion to offer an account of the cultural and intellectual situation from which existentialism emerged as well as a summary of his own philosophy.The book serves t...

J ean-Paul Sartre's most influential existentialist work, Being and Nothingness , broken down into its most fertile ideasIn To Freedom Condemned, Sartre's most influential work, Being and Nothingness, is laid bare, presenting the philosopher's key ideas regarding existentialism. Covering the philosophers Hegel, Heidegger, and Husserl, and mulling over such topics as love, God, death, and freedom, To Freedom Condemned

Written by Robert Wicks, a recognised Kant specialist who teaches at the University of Auckland, Kant: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear jargon-free English, and then providing added-value features like summaries of key books, and even lists of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam.The book uses ...

An introductory guide to the principal thoughts underlying present day experimental psychology for students. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.