GodfreySmith, Peter
Metazoa: Animal Minds and the Birth of Consciousness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008321239
- author:
- GodfreySmith, Peter
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Mind & Body,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Exploring the origins of animal consciousness, Peter Godfrey-Smith delves into the evolutionary history of life on Earth.
The Metazoa, a group that includes sea sponges, soft corals, and flower-like worms, can teach us about the emergence of complex minds in animals. From the intricate geometry of these creatures to their ability to interact with their environment, Godfrey-Smith examines how they have shaped our understanding of consciousness.
Through his inquiry into a range of species, from glass sponges to fish and primates, Godfrey-Smith sheds light on one of the most fundamental philosophical questions: what is the origin of consciousness?
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