关于脑的理论思考

Theoretical Considerations of the Brain

神经科学作为一门独立的学科形成至今只有短短30年历史,但人类对脑和精神的探索已经走过了漫长的历程。大脑作为自然界最复杂的系统,它所拥有的思维、精神、认知高级功能具有深奥涵义,使揭示脑的奥秘已成为现代科学所面临的最重大的挑战。绝大部分脑科学家都不怀疑精神、思维是脑的活动的产物。一个自然的问题是:作为脑的活动的表现形式——人类思维。有可能了解脑,了解脑的活动,了解精神和思维本身吗?

The paper presents some theoretical considerations of the brain. It is argued that insights into sophisticated mechanisms underlying higher functions of the brain provided by recent neurobiological research may influence our outlook of the world. Some frameworks and principles are further proposed,which may be helpful for constructing a general theory of brain function.