Why We Feel: The Science of Human Emotions - Rilegato

Johnston, Victor

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ISBN 10: 073820109X ISBN 13: 9780738201092

Casa editrice: Perseus Books, 1999

Riassunto

A new theory explains why we have feelingsand why we need them to survive.. Why do we think some people are beautiful? Why do orgasms feel good? Why do we get angry? Anxious? In this intriguing book, biopsychologist Victor Johnston explores the origins of human emotions. Drawing on computer science, neurobiology, and evolutionary psychology, he shows us that emotions are not some strange accident of nature, but are instead the basis of learning and reasoning, and help us to adapt to a complex, rapidly changing environment. In the process, he offers a radical new view of reality: What we see, hear, smell, feeleven what we consider beautifulis not an accurate representation of the world around us; rather, our feelings are illusions, shaped by millions of years of evolution. In clear and colorful prose, Johnston helps us navigate the intimate relationship between our private conscious feelings and our biological survivaland tells us what this means for human creativity, innovation, and free will. 001 0738201103

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Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Perseus Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 073820109X
• ISBN 13: 9780738201092
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 224
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile