Dreams: Brief Books about Big Ideas

Tænkepauser #80

by Melanie Gillespie Rosen

A short but engaging look at why we dream.

In Dreams, researcher Melanie Gillespie Rosen explores the philosophy, biology, and psychology of 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.

Genres: Philosophy, Audiobook

60 pages, Paperback

Published January 16, 2024

Reviews

[Frynk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Det er en meget standard udgivelse af tænkepauserne. Den kommer med en masse god information. Det jeg godt kunne lige ved bogen var den brede vifte af forskellige teorier. Drømme kunne være dette, man kan tolke dem sådan eller på en anden måde. Den åbnede øjnene til, at der rent faktisk er folk det undersøger med hensigt på drømme, og hvorfor vi drømmer, og hvad de betyder, og betyder for os generelt.

[Nanna K. · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good introduction for some who think dreams are interesting, both in the scientific way but also when it is about consciousness.
There is a lot of good names and research references too.

It was a little repetitive but overall it was good

[Henrik H. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lidt for forskerteknisk i sin tilgang. Her er ikke meget drømmetydning.

[Althea Peddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jeg kan ikke fortælle dig hvad denne bog handler om for the life of me, men den er spændende, fordi den handler om drømme og den siger nogle ting, der er ret Word.

[Rhys Parry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Went in curious, came out with more clarity and questions.