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In the lexicon of Iain McGilchrist, 'minute particular' conveys a highly nuanced and richly textured element of experience or understanding, one that encapsulates the depth and breadth of human perception when it is attuned to the subtle, often overlooked details of existence. These particulars are not merely trivial or incidental; they are the gateways to a richer, more meaningful apprehension of the world, inviting us to engage with reality on its own intricate terms rather than through reductive abstractions. By attending to the 'minute particular,' we transcend the superficial and skirt the sterile, mechanistic interpretations of life, thus embracing the profound complexity and interconnectedness that characterizes our lived experience. Such an approach necessitates a balanced engagement of the brain's hemispheres, harmonizing the precise observation of the left hemisphere with the expansive, context-aware insight of the right, fostering a fuller, more integrated understanding.

See also: right hemisphere, left hemisphere, corpus callosum, brain damage, split brain

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