PSYCH 2NF3 Lecture Notes - Pineal Gland, René Descartes, Abusive Power And Control
4 Feb 2014
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Aristotle formal theory on what controls behavior. He made error in stating that functions come from heart (rather than the brain) Mentalism mind is involved in controlling behaviour. The mind in this case is the consequence of functioning of the heart (according to aristotle). According to aristotle, brain was a cooling system. Higher the intellect associated with an individual, the larger the cooling system is. Galen physician in roman ages with gladiators. During this time period body is sacred so don"t use it for purpose of science. Galen was able to look at injuries of gladiators. Went against aristotle"s cardiac hypothesis because he saw nerves projecting through the brain to all parts of the body. Galen suggested the brain hypothesis: the cardiac hypothesis doesn"t have merit to it because there are many networks extending up to the brain. The most crucial part of the brain according to galen are the ventricles empty spaces where no tissues are present.
