Guy Claxton

Intelligence in the Flesh: Why Your Mind Needs Your Body Much More Than it Thinks

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ISBN 13:
9780300223477
author:
Guy Claxton
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Yale University Press Reprint edition
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
344
Dimensions:
12.7 x 2.5 x 20.8 cm
Genre:
Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine, Guy Claxton,Intelligence in the Flesh: Why Your Mind Needs Your Body Much More Than it Thinks,Yale University Press,0300223471,Popular Science,Life Sciences - Neurosci
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Intelligence in the Flesh: Why Your Mind Needs Your Body Much More Than it Thinks by Guy Claxton explores how our bodies are the core of our intelligent life. Recent findings in neuroscience and psychology reveal that our organs communicate through endocrinal means, enabling instantaneous decision-making in response to external phenomena. Our bodies perform intelligent computations that we often overlook or attribute to our brains. This concept, known as embodied intelligence, has significant implications for modern society, contributing to excessive screen time, the decline of skilled craftsmanship, and an overvaluation of white-collar labor. Claxton discusses techniques to help us reconnect with our bodies, enriching all aspects of life. By appreciating the body's intelligence, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. This book offers valuable insights into the relationship between our minds and bodies, shedding new light on how we think, feel, and interact with the world around us.

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