The Mind Economy redefines how we understand the mind-treating it as an economic system in which memory is a central and valuable resource. Integrating perspectives from psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, and economics, Professor Oliver Hoffmann introduces a groundbreaking framework for thinking about cognition, identity, and self-development. At the heart of the book lies the idea that memory, narration, and imagination are dynamic, exchangeable forces that structure our inner world and drive our decision-making processes. Drawing on insights from ancient philosophy to modern neuroscience, Hoffmann outlines a new form of ""economic cognitive therapy"" and provides practical tools for self-regulation, emotional integration, and enhanced mental efficiency. Support systems such as yoga, meditation, and cultural immersion are woven into this model, offering readers a holistic path toward personal transformation. This book is essential reading for psychologists, therapists, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the mind's inner workings-and how to work with them.
By:
Oliver Hoffmann
Imprint: Anthem Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 465g
ISBN: 9781839996573
ISBN 10: 1839996579
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 14 October 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
List of Illustrations; List of Tables; Prologue I—Thoughts on the “Economy of Memory”; Prologue II—Introduction and Overview; CHAPTER 1 The World Within—Identity, Culture, and Memory; CHAPTER 2 The Core of Being—Change, Fluidity of the Ego, Narration, and Cognition ; CHAPTER 3 Working with the Spirit System—Transformative Processes; CHAPTER 4 Methods and Techniques of Economic Cognitive Therapy; CHAPTER 5 The Support Systems—Yoga, Meditation, Culture, and Esthetics; CHAPTER 6 Remembering Is the Value of Life—Or Capitalism in Ourselves; Epilogue I—What Remains of Life; Epilogue II—What Goes Beyond That; Glossary; Further Reading; Bibliography; Index
Oliver Hoffmann is a professor of innovation management and psychology, exploring the intersection of cognition, memory, and economic thinking in the human mind.
