30 July 2013

BRAIN & MIND - Difference Between Mind and Brain



















Mind vs Brain
Mind is related to brain. Most people do not find any difference between the two words mind and brain. Most scientists and thinkers believe that the brain and the mind are one and cannot be separated. Most of the time these two words are used interchangeably. While brain is considered to be a physical thing, mind is considered to be mental.
The brain is composed of nerve cells and blood vessels whereas the mind is not like that. While the brain has a definite shape, the mind does not have one. We can see and touch the brain whereas it is not possible to do this with the mind.
As the brain is made up of several materials, it can be studied. On the other hand, it is hard to conduct studies on the mind as it is not made up of any material.
The brain is an important organ in the human body whereas the mind is not like that. It is in the brain that all the functions and activities take place. The brain, which is the centre of the nervous system, coordinates the movements, thoughts and feelings. But these are put forth or felt through the mind. We all use the mind to think, feel and respond. The Mind refers to a person’s understanding of things and also his conscience. Mind also refers to a person’s thought process.
The brain has a definite place in the head. But with regard to mind, it is only supposed to be in the brain. The brain may be affected with diseases and can be diagnosed whereas mind does not have such complications.
Summary

1.   Most of the scientists and thinkers believe that brain and mind are one and
      cannot be separated.
2.   While brain is considered to be a physical thing,  the mind is considered
      to be mental.
3.   Brain is made up of nerve cells and blood vessels whereas mind is not like
       that.
4.   While brain has a definite shape, mind does not have one.
5.   We can see and touch the brain whereas it is not possible with mind.
6.   The brain is an important organ in the human body whereas the mind is
      not like that.
7.   The brain, which is the centre of the nervous system, coordinates the
      movements, thoughts and feelings. The mind refers to a person’s
      understanding of things and also his conscience. Mind also refers to a
      person’s thought process.
8.   The Brain has a definite place in the head, but with regard to mind, it is
      only supposed to be in the brain.

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