Absolutely, “consciousness” and “personality” are not in a localized part of the brain, but they are undeniably a function of the brain. They are not disembodied entities which exists outside of the physical world.
“The theory has always been, and is today, that human struggle is caused by the brain, not the interplay of personality with experience.”
Where in the world does the author think that “personality” resides, if not in the structure and function of the brain? Is it in your elbow? Hovering above your head like a halo? Psychodynamic theories are just abstract models used because our knowledge of the brain is inadequate.
Absolutely, “consciousness” and “personality” are not in a localized part of the brain, but they are undeniably a function of the brain. They are not disembodied entities which exists outside of the physical world.
“The theory has always been, and is today, that human struggle is caused by the brain, not the interplay of personality with experience.”
Where in the world does the author think that “personality” resides, if not in the structure and function of the brain? Is it in your elbow? Hovering above your head like a halo? Psychodynamic theories are just abstract models used because our knowledge of the brain is inadequate.