A seminal work on the Nature vs Nurture debate, that actually comes out to say it is around 50:50 but with much more nature than most would be prepared to admit.
Numerous examples from various studies to illustrate his points that challenge 'modern' thinking that we are all equal - we are not. On the other hand that doesn't mean we don't all have something to bring to society.
Wednesday, 2 October 2002
Saturday, 1 June 2002
The Mind Made Flesh
A collection of Nicholas Humphrey's essays on the evolution of the mind touches on a wide range of apparently unrelated themes but his style serves to make each of them entertaining and enlightening.
A good book to read on a long journey.
A good book to read on a long journey.
Labels:
Belief,
Brain,
Consciousness,
Evolution,
Philosophy,
Psychology,
Thought
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