A mind so rare
Subtitle: the evolution of human consciousness
By: Merlin Donald.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Norton; W.W. Norton
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 371
Subjects: Consciousness
Description: "For centuries philosophers, scientists, and lay people alike have assumed consciousness to be the most distinctive feature of human nature. Despite the power of that assumption the workings of consciousness continue to elude our understanding. In recent years a number of influential scientists and philosophers have challenged the primacy of consciousness, dismissing it as a superficial by-product of evolution, or even an entirely irrelevant factor in human cognition.

A Mind So Rare is a critique of this prevailing view that seeks to explain away consciousness."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [345]-362) and index.