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“An ambitious and meticulous foray into the nature of being.” — The Boston Globe
A landmark exploration of the relationship between emotion and reason
Since Descartes famously proclaimed, “I think, therefore I am,” science has often overlooked emotions as the source of a person’s true being. Even modern neuroscience has tended, until recently, to concentrate on the cognitive aspects of brain function, disregarding emotions. This attitude began to change with the publication of Descartes’ Error in 1995. Antonio Damasio—”one of the world’s leading neurologists” (The New York Times)—challenged traditional ideas about the connection between emotions and rationality. In this wondrously engaging book, Damasio takes the reader on a journey of scientific discovery through a series of case studies, demonstrating what many of us have long suspected: emotions are not a luxury, they are essential to rational thinking and to normal social behavior.
Publisher : Penguin Books; Reprint edition (September 27, 2005)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 014303622X
ISBN-13 : 978-0143036227
Item Weight : 8 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.58 x 7.7 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book informative and interesting. They appreciate the profound argument about the key role emotion plays in self-consciousness. Many consider it a good value for money. However, opinions differ on the writing style – some find it beautifully written for the layperson without dumbing down the message, while others feel it’s rambling and unreadable.
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