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A short but engaging look at why we dream. In Dreams, researcher Melanie Gillespie Rosen explores the philosophy,biology, and psychologyof dreaming. She introduces historical theories from Aristotle to Descartes and evaluates current theories on the nature and purpose of dreams. Dreams may help consolidate memories our brains deem important while clearing out unnecessary ones, they may reflect anxieties, or they may have no purpose at all. In Reflections, a series copublished with Denmark's Aarhus University Press, scholars deliver 60-page reflections on key concepts. These books present unique insights on a wide range of topics that entertain and enlighten readers with exciting discoveries and new perspectives.

Table of Contents

1. Disturbing Nocturnal Activity
2. The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
3. The Scientific Study Of Dreams
4. Why Dream?
5. How Little We Agree
6. To Sleep Perchance To Dream

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    A Paperback / softback by Melanie Gillespie Rosen

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      Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/02/2024
      ISBN13: 9781421447124, 978-1421447124
      ISBN10: 1421447126
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      Psychology: states of consciousness

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A short but engaging look at why we dream. In Dreams, researcher Melanie Gillespie Rosen explores the philosophy,biology, and psychologyof dreaming. She introduces historical theories from Aristotle to Descartes and evaluates current theories on the nature and purpose of dreams. Dreams may help consolidate memories our brains deem important while clearing out unnecessary ones, they may reflect anxieties, or they may have no purpose at all. In Reflections, a series copublished with Denmark's Aarhus University Press, scholars deliver 60-page reflections on key concepts. These books present unique insights on a wide range of topics that entertain and enlighten readers with exciting discoveries and new perspectives.

      Table of Contents

      1. Disturbing Nocturnal Activity
      2. The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
      3. The Scientific Study Of Dreams
      4. Why Dream?
      5. How Little We Agree
      6. To Sleep Perchance To Dream

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