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Dylan Evans delves into the profound questions of human perception and decision-making, particularly within contexts of uncertainty and emotion. His work explores the scientific underpinnings of sentiment and the power of belief, guiding readers through the complexities of how we think and react to the world. Evans's writing highlights a keen interest in how we can better navigate uncertainty and understand the emotional processes that shape our lives. Through his publications, he offers insights into the scientific principles influencing our perceptions and behaviors.
- 2015
- 2014
Atheism: All That Matters
- 143 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Why are more and more people believing that there is no god?
- 2013
An elegant and radical manual that teaches us how take better control of our lives in an age of global uncertainty
- 2010
Introducing Evolutionary Psychology
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
How did the mind evolve? How does the human mind differ from the minds of our ancestors, and from the minds of our nearest relatives, the apes? If our minds are built by selfish genes, why are we so cooperative? These questions are at the centre of a research programme called evolutionary psychology.
- 2010
In 1859, Charles Darwin shocked the world with a radical theory - evolution by natural selection. One hundred and fifty years later, his theory still challenges some of our most precious beliefs. Introducing Evolution provides a step-by-step guide to 'Darwin's dangerous idea' and takes a fresh look at the often misunderstood concepts of natural selection and the selfish gene. Drawing on the latest findings from genetics, ecology and animal behaviour - as well as the work of best-selling science writers such as Richard Dawkins and Steven Pinker - a string of brilliant examples, superbly illustrated by Howard Selina, reveals how the evidence in favour of evolutionary theory is stronger than ever. With wit and clarity, Dylan Evans addresses many puzzling issues: Did life first evolve on other planets? What's the advantage of having sex? Why do your parents look after you? And what good to a bird is half a wing? From the death of the dinosaurs to the development of digital organisms, Introducing Evolution brings Darwin up-to-date with the latest scientific discoveries. This is the ideal guide to the most important idea ever to appear in the history of science
- 2004
Exploring the body's innate healing capabilities, this book delves into the science behind the placebo effect and its potential to activate natural recovery processes without chemical intervention. It offers insightful explanations on how mental and emotional states can influence physical health, presenting non-traditional methods for enhancing well-being through the power of belief and expectation.
- 2003
Emotion: A Very Short Introduction
- 156 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This book outlines some of the latest scientific ideas about the emotions in an accessible and exciting way. Dylan Evans shows that emotions are not just luxuries, but help us to live more successful lives. Drawing on research in psychology, biology, and artificial intelligence, he provides a stimulating introduction to a topic relevant to us all.
- 2001
Emotion. The Science of Sentiment
- 220 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Was love invented by European poets in the middle ages, as C. S. Lewis claimed, or is it part of human nature? Will winning the lottery really make you happy? Is it possible to build robots that have feelings? These are just some of the intriguing questions explored in this new guide to thelatest thinking about emotions.Drawing on a wide range of scientific research, from anthropology and psychology to neuroscience and artificial intelligence, The Science of Sentiment takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the human heart. Illustrating his points with entertaining examples from fiction,film, and popular culture, Dylan Evans ranges from the evolution of emotions to the nature of love and happiness to the language of feelings, offering readers the most recent thinking on real life topics that touch us all.
