Isbn: 9781330141533 - the evolution of knowledge (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of knowledge as a product of nervous function, arguing that its growth stems from the need of organisms to forecast the consequences of voluntary action. The author traces the development of knowledge from its elementary forms to the latest achievements of science, examining how it evolved from sensory reactions to sophisticated hypotheses. Through an accessible and thought-provoking analysis of the psychological, physiological, and philosophical aspects of knowledge, the book sheds light on its role as a crucial survival mechanism and its function in our ability to control our environment and overcome obstacles. This insightful work ultimately underscores the significance of knowledge as a tool for progress and understanding, offering a fresh perspective on its origins and applications. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…