Evolving the Mind: On the Nature of Matter and the Origin of Consciousness by A.

Description: Evolving the Mind: On the Nature of Matter and the Origin of Consciousness by A.G. Galexander Cairns-Smith, Cairns-Smith A. Graham The next great revolution in science will undoubtedly be the emergence of a useful theory of consciousness—a theory based on our better understanding of molecules and brains and of the nature of science itself. In a straightforward, conversational style, Cairns-Smith synthesizes the contributions of a wide range of scientific disciplines to bring science to the brink of a unified theory of consciousness. 66 illustrations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The next great revolution in science will undoubtedly be the emergence of a useful theory of consciousness—a theory based on our better understanding of molecules and brains and of the nature of science itself. Evolving the Mind broaches both of these themes, covering how ideas about the mind evolved in science and how the mind itself evolved in Nature. What Cairns-Smith does that is particularly compelling is to synthesize the contributions of a wide range of scientific disciplines (physics, molecular biology, brain science, and evolution) to bring science to the brink of a unified theory of consciousness. The author thoroughly explores this complex concept in a straightforward, conversational style. Few readers will be able to resist the exciting conclusion that we are closing in on a scientific theory of consciousness. Table of Contents 1. Material things; 2. Life; 3. Forms of intelligence; 4. Places in the brain; 5. Correlates of consciousness; 6. Dreaming aware; 7. Space time and substance; 8. Making theories; 9. Quantum theories of consciousness; 10. Conversation and coda; References; Index. Review A. G. Cairns-Smith is a brilliant explainer of difficult ideas, bringing to the task an imagination that is magnificently disciplined by detailed scientific understanding. He is also open-minded. His book will tantalize participants and onlookers of all persuasions. Daniel C. Dennett, Nature ... an absorbing book ... an enjoyable and rewarding read: throw out a couple of thrillers and take it on holiday. New Scientist Cairns-Smith has a story to tell and he does so, eloquently and well. Susan Greenfield, The Times Higher Educational Supplement Cairns-Smith offers a very intelligent humans guide to physics, molecular biology and neuroscience; on these he is both contemporary and more accurate than a cohort of Ph-doctored science newswriters. He deserves a new Nobel for Honest Communication. Hilton Stowell, Journal of Consciousness Studies Review Quote "Of course, Evolving the Mind is in no way meant to embody a theory of consciousness. That would have been miraculous. But what the book does achieve is in some sense no less miraculous. It is an extremely clear, engaging, and informative account of a vast topic, one that includes physics, evolution, biochemistry, neuroscience, and psychology...Evolving the Mind is the best kind of popular science: it goes far beyond mere description, to include much of the history of scientific progress, and to analyze what science is." John J. Kim, The Boston Book Review Promotional "Headline" A lively account of consciousness and the mind. Description for Library Evolving the Mind shows how consciousness is becoming part of science, and why we may expect a useful theory of consciousness to emerge in the near future. Details ISBN0521637554 Author Cairns-Smith A. Graham Pages 340 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521637554 ISBN-13 9780521637558 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 153 Year 1998 Publication Date 1998-04-30 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle On the Nature of Matter and the Origin of Consciousness Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title EVOLVING THE MIND REV/E Edition Description Revised DOI 10.1604/9780521637558 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 1998-04-02 AU Release Date 1998-04-02 NZ Release Date 1998-04-02 Illustrations 2 Halftones, unspecified; 64 Line drawings, unspecified We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91368775;

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