TheStrangeOrderofThings

From one of the foremost neuroscientists, The Strange Order of Things is a groundbreaking reflection spanning the biological and social sciences. It offers a fresh perspective on understanding the genesis of life, emotions, and culture.

The book explores homeostasis, the vital condition that regulates human physiology, enabling not just survival but flourishing. Antonio Damasio highlights that we all come from a lineage that began with single cells. Our minds and cultures are intertwined with ancient unicellular and other primitive organisms. Moreover, our inherent chemistry propels us towards life maintenance, even guiding the development of regulating genes that transmit life across generations.

In short, The Strange Order of Things offers an innovative way of viewing and comprehending the world and our place within it.

作者简介

ANTONIODAMASIOisUniversityProfessor;DavidDornsifeProfessorofNeuroscience,Psychology,andPhilosophy;anddirectoroftheBrainandCreativityInstituteattheUniversityofSouthernCalifornia.AwardshehasreceivedincludethePrinceofAsturiasPrizeinScienceandTechnology,theGrawemeyerAward,theHondaPrize,andthePessoaandSignoretprizes.In2017herec...