Further Consideration of "A Surgeon's Life"

Aim: How do we analyze the difference between the brain and the mind?   

Do Now: You have a mind. You have a brain. Are they the same thing? If so then why do we urge our minds—not our brains—to overcome the weaknesses of our bodies?  Check out the mind vs. brain debate here . Watch the video on the difference between the mind and the brain (01) just to understand how confusing it is even for scientists. Check out also the definition of mind (02), according to Wikipedia.

Step 1: Read the second half of "A Surgeon's Life" from Dr. Bennett’s perspective. As you read, consider these questions:

• Is Tourette’s syndrome a disease of the brain or the mind?

• How do you explain Dr. Bennett’s unwillingness to take drugs to relieve his tics and outbursts?

• How do others see Dr. Bennett in relation to Tourette’s syndrome?

• How does Dr. Bennett see himself in relation to Tourette’s syndrome?

Step 2: In Google Drive, write at least a two-paragraph reflection answering the following two questions. Support your answers with relevant and specific evidence from “A Surgeon’s Life.” Take note: The only wrong answer is an unsupported answer. 

1. What do you think is the difference between the mind and the brain based on your close reading of "A Surgeon's Life"?
2. Do you think Dr. Bennett would be an even better pilot and surgeon if he did not have Tourette’s syndrome? Explain.

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