The Conceptual Level of Consciousness Lecture July 9, 2009

For our first meeting in July, we will listen to the fifth lecture in Barbara Branden's lecture course Principles of Efficient Thinking titled: The Conceptual Level of Consciousness which is the second part of a 2 part segment in the series.

Concepts as the microfilm of the mind--The destroyers of intelligence--Thinking in principles--Thinking in essentials--Concrete-bound thinking--Counterfeit thinking.

Thinking is not an automatic process known to everyone instinctively. Thinking is an acquired skill and — like every human skill — it involves certain principles which have to be identified and learned.

Barbara Branden's course on this subject, deals with the art of thinking in both its theoretical and practical aspects.

The theoretical aspect covers in detail the principles that make possible the most efficient use of one's mind; the practical aspect covers specific techniques by which one avoids thinking errors and maximizes the productiveness of one's mental effort.

After we finish listening to the lecture, we will discuss the issues brought up in it. Running time will be about 75 minutes

Please join us for an informative and intelectually provocative evening!

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