- Imprint: WH Allen
- ISBN: 9780753560945
- Length: 320 pages
- Price: £12.99
The Animal and the Thinker
Instinct, Reason and the Dance of Our Divided Selves
Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen, University of CambridgeA tour de force. John Duncan has marshalled his experience as a world-class cognitive neuroscientist to remind us that whilst reason seems to define the human mind, the role of our animal instincts, as studied through Darwinian ethology, powerfully shape our behaviour and our social values. Duncan writes with an elegant clarity which is simultaneously thought-provoking and entertaining
Professor Robin Dunbar, University of OxfordElectric... a book full of good science, sage advice and deep understanding of the human condition
Professor Sophie Scott CBEJohn Duncan is one of the most interesting and thoughtful scientists to tackle the complexities of the human brain, and in this provocative and enjoyable book he explores how we are simultaneously rational and logical, but also animalistic and reactive in our thoughts and behaviour. Spanning human experience, from laughter to logic, he delves into the conflicts and convergences of these different brain systems with wit and insight
About John Duncan
John Duncan is among the pioneers of modern cognitive neuroscience. He has worked for more than forty years on the puzzles of mind and brain, with joint appointments at the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford. He is a Fellow of both the Royal Society and the British Academy. In 2012 he was awarded the Heineken Prize in Cognitive Science.
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