Routledge - The Poet's Voice in the Making of Mind

Explore the profound origins of human consciousness with The Poet's Voice in the Making of Mind by Russell Meares. This work from Routledge offers a deep inquiry into how the human mind evolved and how the self emerges within individual lives. Meares proposes a unique theory suggesting that the evolution of the mind may mirror the way it develops during childhood play. He argues that a poetic, analogical style of thought is a biological necessity, serving as an essential component in the achievement of the human mind. By examining the language used in psychotherapy, the book demonstrates how conversation and language play a central role in this process. This text provides a fresh perspective for those interested in psychology, the evolution of thought, and the connection between language and the self.