by Antonio Damasio · Booket · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788423353958
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In 'Descartes' Error', Antonio Damasio challenges the traditional separation between body and mind, arguing that emotions play a crucial role in reason and the human brain. Through real and well-documented cases, Damasio explores how the brain and body interact to form the basis of our mental experience, offering an innovative and accessible view on the functioning of the brain and the nature of consciousness. This edition from Booket Ciencia presents a new opportunity to immerse yourself in this reference work.
Antonio Damasio is a Portuguese neuroscientist. He is currently the David Dornsife Chair in Neuroscience, as well as Professor of Psychology, Philosophy, and Neurology, at the University of Southern California, and, additionally, an adjunct professor at the Salk Institute. He was previously the chair of neurology at the University of Iowa for 20 years. Damasio heads the Brain and Creativity Institute, and has authored several books. Damasio's research in neuroscience has shown that emotions play a central role in social cognition and decision-making.
