Abstract
One of the most amazing capacities of the human mind is its ability to go beyond its boundaries. The well-known example of the "blind man" by Gregory Bateson helps us understand how our mind is able to expand its potentiality thanks to the use of a tool. This famous example demonstrates two specific features that characterize the relationship between the human mind and the use of tool. From a neuropsychological point of view, the tool is integrated in near space, extending it to the end point of the instrument. From a phenomenological point of view, we are present in the tool because we can use it in an intuitive way to realize our intentions.
Original language | English |
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Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
Number of pages | 307 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781634631990, 9781633219335 |
Publication status | Published - Apr 1 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology(all)
- Medicine(all)