What is the key to memory How do babies become adults Is personality determined What function do emotions serve Are we hardwired to be moral
The mind is a riddle that has vexed philosophers, psychologists, biologists, and artists for thousands of years. In this invaluable volume, John Brockman, editor and publisher of Edge, gathers the world’s most influential scientists and thinkers to present their deepest thoughts and cutting-edge theories in short, accessible essays about the essential aspects of human consciousness and the complex workings of the brain.
Contributors and topics include
Steven Pinker on how thehuman brain works • Martin Seligman on happiness and what it means to live a good life • Philip Zimbardo on the impact of environment on personality • V. S. Ramachandran on the question of self—who “you” are • Simon Baron-Cohen on the innate differences between boys and girls • George Lakoff on the role of the body and brain on different types of reasoning • Alison Gopnik on why human children are the best learning machines in the universe • Jonathan Haidt on the connection between emotions, morality, and religious belief
By:
John Brockman Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 135mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 215g ISBN:9780062025845 ISBN 10: 0062025848 Series:Best of Edge Series Pages: 266 Publication Date:25 July 2016 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for The Mind: Leading Scientists Explore the Brain, Memory, Personality, and Happiness
If you want a quick introduction to some of the smartest and most interesting thinkers around--read this book. --Scientific American