Locke, Simeon
Mind: An Emergent Property
- ISBN 13:
- 9781499014143
- author:
- Locke, Simeon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Xlibris
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 52
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Understanding the Human Experience: A New Perspective on the Nervous System The workings of the nervous system have long been a subject of fascination and inquiry. One significant challenge in grasping how this complex system functions lies in bridging the gap between its physical components, such as nerve structures and impulses, and the psychophysical realm of sensations and feelings. A potential mechanism for this transition is the concept of emergent properties, which suggests that certain characteristics arise from the interactions of individual components in ways that cannot be predicted. This idea proposes that late-developing cortical areas play a crucial role in enabling the emergence of unique human properties. This book explores the notion of emergent properties as it relates to the nervous system and our understanding of humanity.