On Ego
1st Edition
Published on 30. November 2005
96 pages
978-1-78319-361-5 (ISBN)
Description
Inspired by 'Into the Silent Land' by Paul Broks
How does the brain create a sense of self? A poetic journey into the science of the mind. A philosopher watches as his wife's brain tumour changes her personality. Ego theory and Bundle theory collide in a struggle to define identity. A startling expose of the illusion of self.
How does the brain create a sense of self? A poetic journey into the science of the mind. A philosopher watches as his wife's brain tumour changes her personality. Ego theory and Bundle theory collide in a struggle to define identity. A startling expose of the illusion of self.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-78319-361-5 (9781783193615)
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Person
Mick Gordon is an international, award-winning director. He has been Associate Director at the National Theatre and Artistic Director of the Gate Theatre, and is the founding Artistic Director of On Theatre.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- How does the brain create a sense of self?
- Characters
- Act One
