Masters of Psychology

Masters of Psychology Series

This series delves into the depths of the human mind, exploring the pivotal figures and ideas that have shaped the field of psychology. Each volume offers a captivating journey into the lives and work of influential psychologists, from the pioneers of psychoanalysis to contemporary cognitive scientists. Readers will discover fascinating experiments, theories, and debates that illuminate the complexities of human behavior and consciousness. It's an enriching exploration for anyone curious about why we think and act the way we do.

The Consciousness Instinct

Unraveling the Mystery of How the Brain Makes the Mind

Michael Gazzaniga

288 pages
11 hours of reading

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How do neurons turn into minds? How does physical "stuff". Atoms, molecules, chemicals, and cells- create the vivid and various worlds inside our heads? The problem of consciousness has gnawed at us for millennia. In the last century there have been massive breakthroughs that have rewritten the science of the brain, and yet the puzzles faced by the ancient Greeks are still present. In The Consciousness Instinct, the neuroscience pioneer Michael S. Gazzaniga puts the latest research in conversation with the history of human thinking about the mind, giving a big-picture view of what science has revealed about consciousness

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