
Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 4: Chapter 4 - Judgment
The Channel McGilchrist Podcast
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Hemispheric Hues: Self and Perception Disorders
This chapter examines the role of the brain's right hemisphere in various cognitive and perceptual disorders, particularly how it affects self-awareness and the recognition of one's own body. It discusses specific conditions such as somatoparaphronia, prosopagnosia, and Cotard's delusion, illustrating the complexities of identity and distorted beliefs that arise from neurological dysfunctions. Additionally, it reflects on the philosophical implications of these phenomena, highlighting the intricate relationship between neural conditions and cultural perceptions of self.
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