Descartes' Error

Damasio, Antonio R.

ISBN 10: 0380726475 / ISBN 13: 9780380726479

Editore: HarpPeren, 1995

The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Codice articolo OSV.0380726475.G

Riassunto:

In this wondrously lucid and engaging book, renowned neurologist Antonio Damasio demonstrates what many of us have long suspected: emotions are not a luxury, they are essential to rational thinking.

Descartes' Error takes the reader on an enthralling journey of scientific discovery, starting with the case of Phineas Gage--a construction foreman who in 1848 survived a freak accident in which a 3 1/2 foot iron rod passed through his head--and continuing on to Damasio's experiences with modern-day neurological patients affected by brain damage. Far from interfering with rationality, his research shows us, the absence of emotion and feeling can break down rationality and make wise decision making almost impossible.

Product Description: Book by Damasio Antonio R

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Titolo: Descartes' Error
Casa editrice: HarpPeren
Data di pubblicazione: 1995
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: good