Iain McGilchrist on the Existence, Being, the Limits of Reason and Language, and Schizophrenia
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
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Balancing the Brain: Id, Ego, and Morality
This chapter explores the relationship between Freud's concepts of id and ego and their neurological correlates in the left and right hemispheres of the brain. It critiques utilitarianism's limitations in moral reasoning and emphasizes the need for a holistic understanding of morality intertwined with beauty and art. The conversation advocates for a balance between the two hemispheres, suggesting that deeper insights arise from the harmonious interplay of love and objective truth.
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