http://SaturnianCosmology.Org/ mirrored file For complete access to all the files of this collection see http://SaturnianCosmology.org/search.php ========================================================== Jaynes's Theory of Consciousness & The Bicameral Mind A Listmania! list by Marcel Kuijsten "Reflections on the Dawn of Consciousness" (Henderson, NV) (REAL NAME) Share with friends The list author says: "A list for those interested in exploring books related to Julian Jaynes's theory of consciousness and the bicameral mind and related issues such as the history of religion, ancient civilizations, hearing voices, etc." Reflections on the Dawn of Consciousness: Julian Jaynes's Bicameral Mind Theory Revisited 1. Reflections on the Dawn of Consciousness: Julian Jaynes's Bicameral Mind Theory Revisited by Marcel Kuijsten The list author says: "The first major, directly related follow-up book to Jaynes's "The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind." Contains a biography of Jaynes, essays by Jaynes, and chapters discussing Jaynes's theory from a variety of academic perspectives." Used & New from: $22.09 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews) 13 Reviews The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind 2. The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind by Julian Jaynes The list author says: "Jaynes's original work outlining his theory of consciousness and the bicameral mind - if you are new to Jaynes's work, read this first!" $12.24 Used & New from: $6.95 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (157 customer reviews) 157 Reviews 3. Muses, Madmen, and Prophets: Rethinking the History, Science, and Meaning of Auditory Hallucination by Daniel B. Smith The list author says: "A new book discussing the pervasiveness of auditory hallucinations in modern society, providing indirect evidence supporting the idea that hearing voices played a critical role in the previous bicameral mentality. Cites Jaynes on several pages." $17.27 Used & New from: $0.01 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews) 8 Reviews 4. The Greeks and the Irrational (Sather Classical Lectures) by E. R. Dodds The list author says: "Jaynes was greatly influenced by this book. For those interested in reading his source material." Used & New from: $2.99 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews) 15 Reviews 5. The Discovery of the Mind by Bruno Snell The list author says: "Contains some similar ideas to Jaynes regarding the origin of the modern mind." Used & New from: $3.25 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews) 2 Reviews 6. Awakening of the Greek Historical Spirit by Chester G. Starr The list author says: "The Awakening of the Greek Historical Spirit by Chester Starr is another book very relevant to Jaynes's ideas. Jaynes assigned portions from this book to his students." Used & New from: $2.50 7. The User Illusion: Cutting Consciousness Down to Size (Penguin Press Science) by Tor Nørretranders The list author says: "Expands on the idea that consciousness makes up only a small part of mentality; contains a great deal of discussion relevant to Jaynes's ideas and a chapter expanding on his theory." $12.24 Used & New from: $2.99 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews) 8. The Dual Brain: Hemispheric Specialization in Humans by D. Frank Benson The list author says: "Do we really have two 'selves', one for each hemisphere? For those interested in delving deeper into the topic of split brain studies and the independent/autonomous functioning of each brain hemisphere. You can find some version of this book in most university libraries." Used & New from: $4.84 9. Commissurotomy, Consciousness, and Unity of Mind (Bradford Books) by Charles E. Marks The list author says: "Short but interesting discussion of split-brain patients and related issues such as disunity of consciousness and multiple 'selves' in one person. Indirectly related to the bicameral mind theory." $15.60 Used & New from: $0.01 10. Of Two Minds: Poets Who Hear Voices by Judith Weissman The list author says: "Judith Weissman, an English professor, describes the role of hallucinations as inspiration in the work of a variety of poets. Extensive discussion of the Iliad and the Odyssey in relation to the bicameral theory." Used & New from: $4.25 11. Of Two Minds: The Revolutionary Science of Dual-Brain Psychology by Fredric Schiffer The list author says: "People often ask about the implications of Jaynes's theory for mental health. While Dr. Schiffer doesn't specifically reference Jaynes, this is an interesting and relevant book about the idea that each hemisphere can function separately, contains a distinct "mind," the resulting psychological problems that can arise, and possible treatments." Used & New from: $0.90 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews) 12. Medicine, Mind, and the Double Brain by Anne Harrington The list author says: "Not light reading, but an interesting history of ideas about the double brain and why the brain is divided in two hemispheres. Somewhat relevant to the theory of the bicameral mind from a historical perspective (the last chapter is the most relevant). A review by Julian Jaynes appears on the back cover." $49.95 Used & New from: $7.49 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review) 13. Egyptian Religion by Siegfried Morenz The list author says: "Provides insights into Egyptian religion that can be viewed from a bicameral perspective." $24.95 Used & New from: $3.95 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews) 14. Civilization Before Greece and Rome by H. W. F. Saggs The list author says: "Great overview on ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia for those interested in delving into Jaynes's source material." $27.00 Used & New from: $1.83 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews) 15. The Mind in the Cave: Consciousness and the Origins of Art by J. David Lewis-Williams The list author says: "Supports Jaynes's ideas that cave art is not evidence of consciousness or a "modern mind" and that hallucinations played a major role in early societies." Used & New from: $11.98 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews) 16. The Mystic Mind: The Psychology of Medieval Mystics and Ascetics by Jerome Kroll The list author says: "Written by a psychiatrist and a medieval historian, The Mystic Mind is not directly related to Jaynes but delves into the psychology of medieval religious hallucinations." $35.95 Used & New from: $10.00 17. Phantoms in the Brain: Probing the Mysteries of the Human Mind by V. S. Ramachandran The list author says: "Not directly related, but contains some supporting evidence for the bicameral mind in the form of religious hallucinations in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy in the Chapter "God and the Limbic System"; an enjoyable book on the brain." $10.88 Used & New from: $6.45 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (113 customer reviews) 18. Making Sense of Voices: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals Working with Voice-Hearers by Marius Romme The list author says: "Romme & Escher agrue that auditory hallucinations are far more widespeard than previously believed and are not necessarily associated with pathology, providing indirect evidence in support of Jaynes's theory." Used & New from: $154.54 19. How Art Made the World DVD ~ Nigel Spivey The list author says: "Does not directly discuss Jaynes, however this interesting video series covers related topics such as cave art, the pyramids, and the ornamental skulls found at Jericho that readers of Jaynes are sure to enjoy." $24.49 Used & New from: $17.98 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews) 20. From Jesus to Christ - The First Christians DVD ~ William Cran The list author says: "Frontline's 4-hour documentary on Rome and the early Christians; good background on the time period just after the breakdown of the bicameral mind & the resulting shift from polytheism to monotheism." Used & New from: $9.00 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews) 21. Snow Crash (Bantam Spectra Book) by Neal Stephenson The list author says: "Stephenson incorporates some of Jaynes's ideas into this popular "cyberpunk" novel about the not-too-distant future." $10.20 Used & New from: $1.81 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (596 customer reviews)