Gazzaniga, Michael S. 1939- creator text xxu New York (N. y.) London Toronto... [etc.] Harper perennial cop. 2008 2008 monographic eng

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xii, 447 p. ; 20 cm. One of the world's leading neuroscientists explores how best to understand the human condition by examining the biological, psychological, and highly social nature of our species within the social context of our lives. In Human, Gazzaniga explores a number of related issues, including what makes human brains unique, the importance of language and art in defining the human condition, the nature of human consciousness, and even artificial intelligence The basics of human life: Are human brains unique? -- Would a chimp make a good date? -- Navigating the social world: Big brains and expanding social relationships -- The moral compass within -- I feel your pain -- The glory of being human: What's up with the arts? -- We all act like dualists: the converter function -- Is anybody there? -- Beyond current constraints: Who needs flesh? specialized Michael S. Gazzaniga. Notes bibliogr. Index. Neurosciences cognitives Cognitive neuroscience Popular works Neuropsychology Popular works Human beings Metodología de la ciencia Historia Filosofía de la ciencia Historia Ciencia Historia QP 360.5 G291h 2008 612.8233 9780060892890 (br) 0060892897 (br) 9780060892883 (rel) 0060892889 (rel) ZWZ 090723 20230410132817.0 104027 fre