Our brain is the most intricate and complex organ that we have. The brain holds lots of information and it determines the way that we respond to others that live in our environment.
James states "In the latter case, abstraction from the emotions and passions and withdrawal from the strife of human affairs would be not only pardonable, but praiseworthy; and all that makes for quiet and contemplation should be regarded as conducive to the highest human perfection" (p. 11). Often times, I tend to look at education based on my feelings for certain classes. My feelings tend to determine if I will enjoy a certain course. Perhaps if I eliminated my feelings, I would be able to form my opinion of a course over a considerable amount of time. In my coursework, it is beneficial for me to learn when it is quiet. Learning in a chaotic environment can impede the learning of a person.
James spoke about "that man, whatever else he may be, is primarily a practical being, whose mind is given him to aid in adapting him to this world's life" (pg. 12). Do you feel like man's brain will help him as he attempts to adapt in the world that he lives in? If so, how?
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