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The most significant contribution yet to the rapidly growing literature of minds, brains, and consciousness.'Steven Rose In this masterful rebuttal to the prevailing neuroscientific arguments that seek to explain away consciousness, Merlin Donald presents 'a sophisticated conception of a multilayered consciousness drawing much of its power from its cultural matrix' (Booklist). Donald makes 'a persuasive case...for consciousness as the central player in the drama of mind' (Peter Dodwell), as he details the forces, both cultural and neuronal, that power our distinctively human modes of awareness. He proposes that the human mind is a hybrid product, interweaving a supercomplex form of matter (the brain) with an invisible symbolic web (culture) to form a 'distributed' cognitive network. This hybrid mind, he argues, is our main evolutionary advantage, for it allowed humanity as a species to break free of the limitations of the mammalian brain. 'Donald transcends the simplistic claims of Evolutionary Psychology,...offering a true Darwinian perspective on the evolution of consciousness.'Philip Lieberman
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'A Mind So Rare: The Evolution of Human Consciousness'? A: The book explores the evolution of human consciousness, presenting a detailed argument about how consciousness is shaped by both cultural and neuronal factors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Merlin Donald Ph.D., a noted scholar in the field of psychology and cognitive science.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 17, 2002.
- Q: Is this edition a reprint? A: Yes, this book is a reprint edition.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Mind So Rare' have? A: The book contains 388 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under 'Emotions'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the interplay between cultural influences and brain function in shaping human consciousness.
- Q: Is there any specific audience this book is targeted towards? A: The book is targeted towards readers interested in psychology, neuroscience, and the philosophy of mind.