The Master and His Emissary

Iain McGilchrist's audiobook offers a comprehensive examination of the contrasting functions of the brain’s left and right hemispheres and explores how these differences have influenced society, history, and culture. Drawing on recent neuroscience and psychology research, it highlights the distinct qualities of each hemisphere, such as detail orientation and flexibility. The book then traces the impact of these hemispheric differences through the history of Western thought, from ancient to modern times.