Descartes' Error (Paperback)

In the centuries since Descartes famously proclaimed, 'I think, therefore I am,' science has often overlooked emotions as the source of a person's true being. Even modern neuroscience has tended until recently to concentrate on the cognitive aspects of brain function, disregarding emotions. This attitude began to change with the publication of Descartes' Error. Antonio Damasio challenged traditional ideas about the connection between emotions and rationality. In this wonderfully engaging book, Damasio takes the reader on a journey of scientific discovery through a series of case studies, demonstrating what many of us have long suspected: emotions are not a luxury, they are essential to rational thinking and to normal social behaviour.

General

Imprint:	Vintage
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2006
First published:	July 2006
Authors:	Antonio Damasio
Dimensions:	197 x 130 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	312
ISBN-13:	978-0-09-950164-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Popular science Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Neurosciences Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Promotions
LSN:	0-09-950164-3
Barcode:	9780099501640

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