Philosophy and the Brain
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Exploring the relevance of biological discovery to philosophical topics such as perception, freedom, determinism, and ethical values, J.Z. Young's provocative book illuminates the significant links between these philosophical concepts and recent developments in biology and the neurosciences. In clear-cut language, Young describes the brain and its functions, examining questions concerning physical makeup versus "real" self, the awareness of our moral sense, and how human consciousness differs from that of other animals. He approaches perception not as a passive process but as an active search for information, suggesting that human knowledge develops from a special process--essential to all organisms--of gathering information for survival.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0192821679
ISBN13:9780192821676
Release Date:June 1988
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.1" x 7.8"
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