Iain McGilchrist
Socrates in the City
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Schizophrenia and Modernist Thought
This chapter examines the connections between schizophrenia and modernist art and literature as explored in 'Madness and Modernism'. The speakers discuss how the thought patterns of individuals with schizophrenia may reflect broader cultural trends, particularly an over-reliance on left-brain thinking that stems from Enlightenment ideals. The chapter critiques this imbalance, suggesting it stifles diverse perspectives and civil discourse in contemporary society.
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