Evolving the Mind

Evolving the Mind

Author: A. Graham Cairns-Smith

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1998-04-02

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9780521637558

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Evolving the Mind has two main themes: how ideas about the mind evolved in science; and how the mind itself evolved in nature. The mind came into physical science when it was realised, first, that it is the activity of a physical object, a brain, which makes a mind; and secondly, that our theories of nature are largely mental constructions, artificial extensions of an inner model of the world which we inherited from our distant ancestors. From both of these perspectives, consciousness is the great enigma. If consciousness evolved, however, it is in some sense a material thing whatever else may be said of it. Physics, chemistry, molecular biology, brain function and evolutionary biology - almost the whole of science - is involved, and there can be no expert in all these fields. So the style of the book is simple, almost conversational. The excitement is that we seem to be close to a scientific theory of consciousness.


Evolution of the Human Brain: From Matter to Mind

Evolution of the Human Brain: From Matter to Mind

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Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2019-11-06

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 0444643184

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Evolution of the Human Brain: From Matter to Mind, Volume 250 in the Progress in Brain Research, series documents the latest developments and insights about the origin and evolution of the human brain and mind. Specific sections in this new release include Evolution and development of the human cerebral cortex, Functional connectivity of the human cerebral cortex, Lateralization of the human cerebral cortex, Life history strategies and the human cerebral cortex, Evolution of the modern human brain, On the nature and evolution of the human mind, Origin and evolution of human cognition, Origin and evolution of human consciousness, and more. Presents insights on molecular and cellular mechanisms of human brain evolution Provides a better understanding of the origin and evolution of the human mind Includes information of the neural organization and functional connectivity of the cerebral cortex


Mind, Matter and God

Mind, Matter and God

Author: Glenn G. Dudley, M.D.

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-05-02

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9781544767840

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God-not matter-is fundamental. Far from religious fiat attempting to supplant scientific inquiry, the source of that stunning conclusion is actually evidence that the anatomy of the human brain disallows consciousness from being the unbelievably serendipitous work of a random universe. Instead the universe must itself image the mind of God to make sense. Mind, Matter, and God: Exploding the Myth of Evolution is a perfect synchronization of philosophy, religion, and hard science that will shatter the materialistic illusion of "matter before mind." By examining the design of the brain, Glenn G. Dudley, MD, has discovered irrefutable proof that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is patently false. In this tell-all collection of insights, Dudley outlines the previously unseen functions of our own limbic system-the energy-regulating center of the brain. Dudley concludes that consciousness is the very presence of God. In fact, it cannot be fully explained without acknowledging that humanity was created in the image of God, the transcendent observer. Touching on cosmology, neuroscience, and quantum physics, Dudley offers the convincing argument that all things-from superstrings to supernovas-depend upon the image of the mind of God as the creator and sustainer of the universe.


Mind, Matter, and Nature

Mind, Matter, and Nature

Author: James D. Madden

Publisher: Catholic University of America Press

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 0813221420

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Written for students, Mind, Matter, and Nature presumes no prior philosophical training on the part of the reader. The book nevertheless holds the arguments discussed to rigorous standards and is conversant with recent literature, thus making it useful as well to more advanced students and professionals interested in a resource on Thomistic hylomorphism in the philosophy of mind.


The Evolution Of Matter, Life And Mind

The Evolution Of Matter, Life And Mind

Author: W. Stewart Duncan

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781020413667

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Explore the origins and evolution of the natural world with this comprehensive study by expert W.Stewart Duncan. Trace the path of matter, life, and mind throughout the history of the cosmos and discover the interconnectedness of all things in this awe-inspiring journey of discovery. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Origins of the Modern Mind

Origins of the Modern Mind

Author: Merlin Donald

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 1993-03-15

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 0674253701

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This bold and brilliant book asks the ultimate question of the life sciences: How did the human mind acquire its incomparable power? In seeking the answer, Merlin Donald traces the evolution of human culture and cognition from primitive apes to artificial intelligence, presenting an enterprising and original theory of how the human mind evolved from its presymbolic form.


Particle Or Wave

Particle Or Wave

Author: Charis Anastopoulos

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 9780691135120

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'Particle or Wave' explains the origins and development of modern physical concepts about matter and the controversies surrounding them.