Patricia S Churchland

Touching a Nerve: Our Brains, Our Selves

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ISBN 13:
9780393349443
author:
Patricia S Churchland
format:
Paperback
publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
14 x 2 x 21.1 cm
Genre:
Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£19.17

Description

Patricia S. Churchland explores the latest brain science and its implications for our understanding of the mind and self. By grounding philosophy in biology, she offers a fresh perspective on the nature of identity and how our brains shape our experiences.

Churchland reflects on the latest research into consciousness, memory, and free will, and how it can help us reexamine enduring questions about the human condition. She also delves into real-world dilemmas, such as the responsibility of adolescents and the status of patients in comas.

By accepting that our brains are the basis of who we are, we can move beyond superstition and take ourselves seriously as a product of evolved mechanisms and social influences. This thought-provoking narrative offers a unique blend of scientific expertise and personal insight.

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