A leading expert of the neurophysiology of emotions, Damasio shows how our consciousness arose out of the development of emotion. At its core human consciousness is consciousness of the feeling and experiencing self.
The final volume in a highly-acclaimed trilogy, this book attempts to undo the mind-body split proposed by Descartes by arguing, like Spinoza in the 17th century, that feelings and emotions are integral to life and our greatest cultural contributions.
A great scientist presents a radical new conception of how our minds work, arguing that rationale decisions are not the product of logic along, but require the support of emotion and feeling. "(This) astonishing book takes us on a scientific journey into the brain that helps us see the source of our feelings, thoughts, and desires".--Dr. Jonas ...
"Scientific American" presents the most fascinating and controversial contributions of world-renowned scientists to our understanding of the brain. Over 30 articles reveal the diverse research currently being conducted including how scientists are honing in on the biological "risk factors" some believe may predispose certain minds to criminal ...
Arguably one of the most compelling and elusive territories of scientific research is the landscape of the human brain. The reach of neuroscience is vast, extending to nearly every other scientific and philosophical discipline. From research on the neurobiology of depression to recent breakthroughs in humancomputer communication, the implications ...
Scientists are rapidly mapping the chemical and physical pathways that constitute biological systems making the complexity of processes like inheritance development evolution and even the origin of life increasingly tractable. The idea of a science-driven unity of knowledge has re-emerged in several forms and in both reductionist and non ...
Desde la asuncion de que los libros de Critica han formado parte del bagaje intelectual y moral de una generacion de espanoles y latinoamericanos, a las puertas del siglo XXI nacio esta coleccion de bolsillo para poner al alcance de una nueva generacion de lectores, a precios minimos, aquellos libros ya publicados que por su calado y actualidad ...
Volume 2 of the Handbook of Neuropsychology covers the remaining part of Section Three and Section Four. Section 3 (Topic Editor: Professor H. Goodglass) encompasses aphasia and related disorders; it is shared over Volumes 1 and 2. This section includes chapters on clinical-anatomical (including imaging) and electrophysiological correlates of ...
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