Figments of reality
Subtitle: the evolution of the curious mind
By: Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen.
Contributors: Cohen, Jack.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 325
Subjects: Cognition and culture; Consciousness; Intellect; Genetic psychology; Pluralism (Social sciences)
Description: Is the universe around us a figment of our imagination? Or are our minds figments of reality? In this refreshing new look at the evolution of mind and culture, bestselling authors Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen eloquently argue that our minds necessarily evolved in an inextricable link with culture and language. They go beyond conventional reductionist ideas to look at how the mind is the response of an evolving brain trying to grapple with a complex environment. Along the way they develop new and intriguing insights into the nature of evolution, science and humanity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-316) and index.