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Descartes' Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain

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Descartes' Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain

Since Descartes famously proclaimed, "I think, therefore I am," science has often overlooked emotions as the source of a personâ€™s true being. Even modern neuroscience has tended, until recently, to concentrate on the cognitive aspects of brain function, disregarding emotions. This attitude began to change with the publication of Descartesâ€™ Error in 1995. Antonio Damasioâ€”"one of the worldâ€™s leading neurologists" (The New York Times)â€”challenged traditional ideas about the connection between emotions and rationality. In this wondrously engaging book, Damasio takes the reader on a journey of scientific discovery through a series of case studies, demonstrating what many of us have long suspected: emotions are not a luxury, they are essential to rational thinking and to normal social behavior.
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780143036227
Color Red
ReleaseDate 2005-09-27
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780143036227

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