Neuropsychological Foundations of Conscious Experience

retraces the growth of microgenetic theory from its beginnings

in neuropsychology and aphasia in relation to other

genetic models of cognition. The account of the mind/brain

state and subjective time and change is explored in relation

to psychoanalytic concepts of the unconscious as well as philosophical

ideas on intentionality, subjectivity and truth. In a

final chapter, the theory aims to elucidate creative thinking

and mystical experience. The primary aim is to aid the reader

to see the progression from clinical studies to theoretical speculation

in a way that condenses more extensive and technical

writings. This book should appeal to both lay and professional

readers with an interest in these topics. It is the author's

contention that microgenetic theory is the only available and

fully coherent account of the mind that covers not only clinical

disorders but normal cognition and metapsychological issues

relating to an evolutionary brain model.