Figments of reality
the evolution of the curious mind
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Author
Contributions
- Cohen, Jack. - Contributor
Publication
1997 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England
Language
English
Word Count
81,250 words, Guess
Page Count
325 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1009330M
- ISBN-100521571553
- OCLC Control Number36017160
- OCLC Control Numberfigmentsrealitye00stew_705
- Library of Congress Control Number96049357
and 2 more
- Goodreads164560
- LibraryThing489873
Classifications
- DDC153.4/2
- LCCBF311 .S679 1997
Description
Is the universe around us a figment of our imagination? Or are our minds figments of reality? In this refreshing new look at the evolution of mind and culture, bestselling authors Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen eloquently argue that our minds necessarily evolved inextricably within the context of culture and language. They go beyond conventional reductionist ideas to look at how the mind is the response of an evolving brain trying to grapple with a complex environment. Along the way they develop new and intriguing insights into the nature of evolution, science and humanity.
Description
Is the universe around us a figment of our imagination? Or are our minds figments of reality? In this refreshing new look at the evolution of mind and culture, bestselling authors Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen eloquently argue that our minds necessarily evolved in an inextricable link with culture and language. They go beyond conventional reductionist ideas to look at how the mind is the response of an evolving brain trying to grapple with a complex environment. Along the way they develop new and intriguing insights into the nature of evolution, science and humanity.
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