48 pages 1 hour read

António R. Damásio

Descartes' Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1994

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António R. Damásio's Descartes' Error receives praise for its groundbreaking exploration of the interplay between emotion and reason in human cognition. Reviewers commend its accessible writing and profound implications for understanding the mind. Some critics, however, find the arguments occasionally repetitive and the scientific explanations overly simplified. Overall, a thought-provoking and influential work.

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Who Should Read Descartes' Error?

Readers fascinated by the integration of neuroscience with philosophy will find António R. Damásio's Descartes' Error compelling. Those who enjoyed Oliver Sacks' The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow will appreciate this exploration of the mind-body connection and emotional reasoning.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Psychology
Science / Nature
Philosophy
Themes
Identity: Disability
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Identity: Mental Health
Genre
Education
Psychology
Philosophy