From Bacteria To Bach And Back

Discover the fascinating exploration of human consciousness in 'From Bacteria to Bach and Back' by Daniel C. Dennett. This groundbreaking book delves into the intricate relationships between evolution, brain function, and cultural development. Dennett, a philosophical pioneer, offers groundbreaking insights into how language and memes—essential building blocks of culture—shape our understanding of thought and creativity. With its unique blend of philosophy and science, this landmark work addresses the deeper layers of consciousness and challenges readers to contemplate the evolutionary journey of our minds.

Ideal for those passionate about philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science, Dennett’s compelling narrative not only entertains but also enriches our understanding of the human condition. Offering thought-provoking thought experiments and a witty prose style, this book is essential reading for aspiring philosophers, researchers, and anyone curious about the mechanisms that drive creativity and consciousness. Experience a new perspective on how cultural evolution equips us with the tools to reflect and innovate.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141978048
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256


Description:
What is human consciousness and how is it possible? These questions fascinate thinking people from poets and painters to physicists, psychologists, and philosophers. This is Daniel C. Dennett's brilliant answer, extending perspectives from his earlier work in surprising directions, exploring the deep interactions of evolution, brains, and human culture. Part philosophical whodunnit, part bold scientific conjecture, this landmark work enlarges themes that have sustained Dennett's legendary career at the forefront of philosophical thought. In his inimitable style, laced with wit and arresting thought experiments, Dennett shows how culture enables reflection by installing a profusion of thinking tools, or memes, in our brains. Language, itself composed of memes, turbocharged this interplay. The result, a mind that can comprehend the questions it poses, emerges from a process of cultural evolution. An agenda-setting book for a new generation of philosophers and other researchers, this will delight and entertain anyone who hopes to understand human creativity in all its wondrous applications.

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