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The Cerebral Code: Thinking a Thought in the Mosaics of the Mind (Paperback)

by William H. Calvin (Author)
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Few philosophers today attempt a nonmaterialist explanation of consciousness, but even materialist explanations get stuck at the mysterious boundary where thoughts arise from synapses. The Cerebral Code offers a physiological model of the brain's thought processes, albeit in a highly technical presentation. William Calvin, overly glib at times, tries hard to present his new hypothesis for the workings of higher intellectual functions in easy-to-understand metaphors and plain language. And while the technical difficulty of the topic makes this a daunting read, the cogent neurological model of human cognition--dreaming, problem solving, and creative thinking--is rewarding. Anyone who wishes to thoroughly understand consciousness should not ignore this book. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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"[A] wide-ranging and innovative theory linking the neural structure of the cortex to thought, language, and consciousness. . . . stunningly thought provoking."
-- Richard Cooper, The Times Higher Education Supplement

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 262 pages
  • Publisher: The MIT Press (February 6, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0262531542
  • ISBN-13: 978-0262531542
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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