ISBN: 9780060975562 - a history of the mind (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. This book is a tour-de-force on how human consciousness may have evolved. From the phantom pain experienced by people who have lost their limbs to the uncanny faculty of blindsight, Humphrey argues that raw sensations are central to all conscious states and that consciousness must have evolved, just like all other mental faculties, over time from our ancestors'bodily responses to pain and pleasure.Humphrey is one of that growing band of scientists who beat literary folk at their own game-RICHARD DAWKINSA wonderful bookbrilliant, unsettling, and beautifully written. Humphrey cuts bravely through the currents of contemporary thinking, opening up new vistas on old problems offering a feast of provocative ideas. -DANIEL DENET.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This book is a tour-de-force on how human consciousness may have evolved. From the phantom pain experienced by people who have lost their limbs to the uncanny faculty of blindsight, Humphrey argues that raw sensations are central to all conscious states and that consciousness must have evolved, just like all other mental faculties, over time from our ancestors'bodily responses to pain and pleasure.Humphrey is one of that growing band of scientists who beat literary folk at their own game-RICHARD DAWKINSA wonderful bookbrilliant, unsettling, and beautifully written. Humphrey cuts bravely through the currents of contemporary thinking, opening up new vistas on old problems offering a feast of provocative ideas. -DANIEL DENET.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paper Back. Zustand: Very Good+. No Jacket. 1st Paperback. 238pp. including index; SC black w/white pic. cover; slight rub w/clean, tight pgs. Black remainder stripe on the bottom page edges. "Evolution and the Birth of Consciousness" isbn 9780060975562 remainder mark.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages.