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The Long Evolution of Brains and Minds
Gerhard Roth
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Description for The Long Evolution of Brains and Minds
Paperback. This book asks, What makes human intelligence unique? Is it absolute or relative brain size or the size of the brain's "intelligence centers", the number of nerve cells in the brain or in such "intelligence centers"? Covers the mind-brain relationship and more. Num Pages: 337 pages, 32 black & white illustrations, 23 colour illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: GT; JMR; PDZ; PSAJ; PSVP; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
The main topic of the book is a reconstruction of the evolution of nervous systems and brains as well as of mental-cognitive abilities, in short “intelligence” from simplest organisms to humans. It investigates to which extent the two are correlated. One central topic is the alleged uniqueness of the human brain and human intelligence and mind. It is discussed which neural features make certain animals and humans intelligent and creative: Is it absolute or relative brain size or the size of “intelligence centers” inside the brains, the number of nerve cells inside the brain in total or in such “intelligence ... Read more
The main topic of the book is a reconstruction of the evolution of nervous systems and brains as well as of mental-cognitive abilities, in short “intelligence” from simplest organisms to humans. It investigates to which extent the two are correlated. One central topic is the alleged uniqueness of the human brain and human intelligence and mind. It is discussed which neural features make certain animals and humans intelligent and creative: Is it absolute or relative brain size or the size of “intelligence centers” inside the brains, the number of nerve cells inside the brain in total or in such “intelligence ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
337
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400796065
SKU
V9789400796065
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Reviews for The Long Evolution of Brains and Minds
From the reviews: “The author examines in detail the structural/functional differences in the ring nervous systems of Cnidaria, diffuse nerve nets of bilateria, and the complex invertebrate brain of cephalopods (especially octopus), among others. … This book is highly recommended for anyone with research agendas in comparative neuroscience, evolutionary neuroscience, cognitive science in general, and philosophy of mind.” (Paul ... Read more