Mechanics Of The Mind
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A landmark work in the science of the brain, Mechanics of the Mind presents Colin Blakemore's celebrated BBC Reith Lectures, in which the Oxford neuroscientist argues that the human mind is the product of the physical brain—a biological machine shaped by millions of years of evolution. With clarity and intellectual rigour, Blakemore chronicles the history of humanity's attempts to understand the brain, from ancient philosophy to the cutting-edge neuroscience of the twentieth century. He instructs the reader on the mechanisms of perception, memory, sleep, and consciousness, illustrating how these complex phenomena arise from the intricate architecture of neurons and synapses. Written for a general audience yet uncompromising in its scientific depth, the book remains a compelling and authoritative introduction to the mysteries of the mind.
Author: Colin Blakemore
Format: Paperback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (paperback). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears intact. No visible stickers or labels.
A landmark work in the science of the brain, Mechanics of the Mind presents Colin Blakemore's celebrated BBC Reith Lectures, in which the Oxford neuroscientist argues that the human mind is the product of the physical brain—a biological machine shaped by millions of years of evolution. With clarity and intellectual rigour, Blakemore chronicles the history of humanity's attempts to understand the brain, from ancient philosophy to the cutting-edge neuroscience of the twentieth century. He instructs the reader on the mechanisms of perception, memory, sleep, and consciousness, illustrating how these complex phenomena arise from the intricate architecture of neurons and synapses. Written for a general audience yet uncompromising in its scientific depth, the book remains a compelling and authoritative introduction to the mysteries of the mind.