Descartes’ Error Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain
Descartes’ Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain by Antonio Damasio, published by Penguin on September 27, 2005, is a reprint edition comprising 336 pages in English. This book explores the intricate relationship between emotion and reason, challenging the traditional view that prioritizes cognitive processes over emotional ones. Damasio presents a series of case studies that illustrate how emotions play a crucial role in rational thinking and social behavior, offering a fresh perspective on the significance of emotions in understanding human nature.
Readers will find a thorough examination of how emotions are integral to our decision-making processes and overall mental health. The book delves into various subjects, including neuropsychology and cognitive psychology, providing insights into the science behind emotional and rational interactions. Damasio’s work encourages a reevaluation of the role emotions play in our lives, making it a significant contribution to the fields of psychology and behavioral sciences.
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“An ambitious and meticulous foray into the nature of being.” — The Boston Globe
A landmark exploration of the relationship between emotion and reason
Since Descartes famously proclaimed, “I think, therefore I am,” science has often overlooked emotions as the source of a person’s true being. Even modern neuroscience has tended, until recently, to concentrate on the cognitive aspects of brain function, disregarding emotions. This attitude began to change with the publication of Descartes’ Error in 1995. Antonio Damasio—”one of the world’s leading neurologists” (The New York Times)—challenged traditional ideas about the connection between emotions and rationality. In this wondrously engaging book, Damasio takes the reader on a journey of scientific discovery through a series of case studies, demonstrating what many of us have long suspected: emotions are not a luxury, they are essential to rational thinking and to normal social behavior.
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