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Figments of Reality: The Evolution of the Curious Mind Paperback - 1999
by Stewart, Ian; Cohen, Jack
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Esteemed authors tantalize readers with bold outlooks on the coevolution of mind and culture while putting as revolutionary spins on such classic philosophies as free will and essence of humanity for the "Evolution Of The Curious Mind." 35 line diagrams.
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- Title Figments of Reality: The Evolution of the Curious Mind
- Author Stewart, Ian; Cohen, Jack
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 1st
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 340
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Cambridge University Press, New York, NY, U.S.A.
- Date 1999
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0521663830I3N00
- ISBN 9780521663830 / 0521663830
- Weight 1.24 lbs (0.56 kg)
- Dimensions 8.97 x 6 x 0.85 in (22.78 x 15.24 x 2.16 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Genetic psychology, Cultural pluralism
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 96049357
- Dewey Decimal Code 153.42
Summary
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.
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that this matter is organised in a different manner. Most of the interesting features of our personal universes are people and their activities - friends and lovers, enemies and acquaintances from our work or our play.
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- Ingram Advance, 10/01/1999, Page 196