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Figments of Reality: The Evolution of the Curious Mind

AUTHOR Stewart, Ian; Stewart, Ian; Stewart, Ian et al.
PUBLISHER Cambridge University Press (09/09/1999)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Peppered with wit and controversial topics, this is a refreshing new look at the co-evolution of mind and culture. Bestselling authors Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen (The Collapse of Chaos, 1994) eloquently argue that our minds evolved within an inextricable link with culture and language. They go beyond conventional views of the function and purpose of the mind to look at the ways that the mind is the response of an evolving brain that is constantly adjusting to a complex environment. Along the way they develop new and intriguing insights into the nature of evolution, science, and humanity that will challenge conventional views on consciousness. The esteemed authors tantalize the reader with these bold new outlooks while putting a revolutionary spin on such classic philosophical problems as the nature of free will and the essence of humanity. This clearly written and enjoyable book will inspire any educated reader to critically evaluate the existing notions of the nature of the human mind.
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ISBN-13: 9780521663830
ISBN-10: 0521663830
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 340
Carton Quantity: 24
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.85 x 8.97 inches
Weight: 1.24 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Science | Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics
Science | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition
Science | General
Dewey Decimal: 153.42
Library of Congress Control Number: 96049357
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Esteemed authors tantalize readers with bold outlooks on the coevolution of mind and culture while putting as revolutionary spins on such classic philosophies as free will and essence of humanity for the "Evolution Of The Curious Mind." 35 line diagrams.
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Peppered with wit and controversial topics, this is a refreshing new look at the co-evolution of mind and culture. Bestselling authors Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen (The Collapse of Chaos, 1994) eloquently argue that our minds evolved within an inextricable link with culture and language. They go beyond conventional views of the function and purpose of the mind to look at the ways that the mind is the response of an evolving brain that is constantly adjusting to a complex environment. Along the way they develop new and intriguing insights into the nature of evolution, science, and humanity that will challenge conventional views on consciousness. The esteemed authors tantalize the reader with these bold new outlooks while putting a revolutionary spin on such classic philosophical problems as the nature of free will and the essence of humanity. This clearly written and enjoyable book will inspire any educated reader to critically evaluate the existing notions of the nature of the human mind.
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