Penrose, Roger
The Large, the Small and the Human Mind (Canto) (Canto)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521785723
- author:
- Penrose, Roger
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 201
- Genre:
- Physics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Large, the Small and the Human Mind by Roger Penrose, Abner Shimony, Nancy Cartwright and Stephen Hawking This thought-provoking book explores the complex relationships between large-scale physics, small-scale quantum physics, and the human mind. Building on his previous work, Roger Penrose presents a masterful summary of areas in physics where major unresolved problems persist, introducing new concepts that aim to shed light on brain function and the nature of consciousness. Three distinguished experts - Abner Shimony, Nancy Cartwright, and Stephen Hawking - offer challenging critiques of Penrose's ideas from different backgrounds. The book concludes with a response to these thought-provoking criticisms, providing a nuanced discussion of the subject matter. Through this exchange, readers can gain insight into the ongoing debates in physics and philosophy, and consider the implications for our understanding of human cognition.
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