4.3
How the Mind Works
Product Description
In this delightful, acclaimed bestseller, one of the world’s leading cognitive scientists tackles the workings of the human mind. What makes us rational―and why are we so often irrational? How do we see in three dimensions? What makes us happy, afraid, angry, disgusted, or sexually aroused? Why do we fall in love? And how do we grapple with the imponderables of morality, religion, and consciousness? How the Mind Works synthesizes the most satisfying explanations of our mental life from cognitive science, evolutionary biology, and other fields to explain what the mind is, how it evolved, and how it allows us to see, think, feel, laugh, interact, enjoy the arts, and contemplate the mysteries of life. This new edition of Pinker’s bold and buoyant classic is updated with a new foreword by the author.
“Undeniably brilliant.” ―Newsday
“Big, brash, and a lot of fun.” ―Time
“Hugely entertaining…always sparkling and provoking.” ―Wall Street Journal
“Witty popular science that you enjoy reading for the writing as well as for the science.” ―New York Times Book Review
About the Author
Steven Pinker is Harvard College Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. A two-time Pulitzer finalist and the winner of many prizes for his research, teaching, and books, he has been named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world today and Foreign Policy's 100 Global Thinkers. He lives in Cambridge.
Audie award winner Mel Foster’s background in acting dates back to his days at the University of Michigan, where he received an MA in Theater. His career has covered everything from acting and directing to writing and casting. He lives outside Detroit, Michigan.
In this delightful, acclaimed bestseller, one of the world’s leading cognitive scientists tackles the workings of the human mind. What makes us rational―and why are we so often irrational? How do we see in three dimensions? What makes us happy, afraid, angry, disgusted, or sexually aroused? Why do we fall in love? And how do we grapple with the imponderables of morality, religion, and consciousness? How the Mind Works synthesizes the most satisfying explanations of our mental life from cognitive science, evolutionary biology, and other fields to explain what the mind is, how it evolved, and how it allows us to see, think, feel, laugh, interact, enjoy the arts, and contemplate the mysteries of life. This new edition of Pinker’s bold and buoyant classic is updated with a new foreword by the author.
“Undeniably brilliant.” ―Newsday
“Big, brash, and a lot of fun.” ―Time
“Hugely entertaining…always sparkling and provoking.” ―Wall Street Journal
“Witty popular science that you enjoy reading for the writing as well as for the science.” ―New York Times Book Review
About the Author
Steven Pinker is Harvard College Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. A two-time Pulitzer finalist and the winner of many prizes for his research, teaching, and books, he has been named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world today and Foreign Policy's 100 Global Thinkers. He lives in Cambridge.
Audie award winner Mel Foster’s background in acting dates back to his days at the University of Michigan, where he received an MA in Theater. His career has covered everything from acting and directing to writing and casting. He lives outside Detroit, Michigan.
Science & MathBiological SciencesAnatomy
RELEASED2012
PUBLISHERBrilliance Audio
LANGUAGEEN
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Steven Arthur "Steve" Pinker is a Canadian-born American cognitive scientist, psychologist, linguist, and popular science author. He is Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University, and is known for his advocacy of evolutionary psychology and the computational theory of mind.
4.3
How the Mind Works
Product Description
In this delightful, acclaimed bestseller, one of the world’s leading cognitive scientists tackles the workings of the human mind. What makes us rational―and why are we so often irrational? How do we see in three dimensions? What makes us happy, afraid, angry, disgusted, or sexually aroused? Why do we fall in love? And how do we grapple with the imponderables of morality, religion, and consciousness? How the Mind Works synthesizes the most satisfying explanations of our mental life from cognitive science, evolutionary biology, and other fields to explain what the mind is, how it evolved, and how it allows us to see, think, feel, laugh, interact, enjoy the arts, and contemplate the mysteries of life. This new edition of Pinker’s bold and buoyant classic is updated with a new foreword by the author.
“Undeniably brilliant.” ―Newsday
“Big, brash, and a lot of fun.” ―Time
“Hugely entertaining…always sparkling and provoking.” ―Wall Street Journal
“Witty popular science that you enjoy reading for the writing as well as for the science.” ―New York Times Book Review
About the Author
Steven Pinker is Harvard College Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. A two-time Pulitzer finalist and the winner of many prizes for his research, teaching, and books, he has been named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world today and Foreign Policy's 100 Global Thinkers. He lives in Cambridge.
Audie award winner Mel Foster’s background in acting dates back to his days at the University of Michigan, where he received an MA in Theater. His career has covered everything from acting and directing to writing and casting. He lives outside Detroit, Michigan.
In this delightful, acclaimed bestseller, one of the world’s leading cognitive scientists tackles the workings of the human mind. What makes us rational―and why are we so often irrational? How do we see in three dimensions? What makes us happy, afraid, angry, disgusted, or sexually aroused? Why do we fall in love? And how do we grapple with the imponderables of morality, religion, and consciousness? How the Mind Works synthesizes the most satisfying explanations of our mental life from cognitive science, evolutionary biology, and other fields to explain what the mind is, how it evolved, and how it allows us to see, think, feel, laugh, interact, enjoy the arts, and contemplate the mysteries of life. This new edition of Pinker’s bold and buoyant classic is updated with a new foreword by the author.
“Undeniably brilliant.” ―Newsday
“Big, brash, and a lot of fun.” ―Time
“Hugely entertaining…always sparkling and provoking.” ―Wall Street Journal
“Witty popular science that you enjoy reading for the writing as well as for the science.” ―New York Times Book Review
About the Author
Steven Pinker is Harvard College Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. A two-time Pulitzer finalist and the winner of many prizes for his research, teaching, and books, he has been named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world today and Foreign Policy's 100 Global Thinkers. He lives in Cambridge.
Audie award winner Mel Foster’s background in acting dates back to his days at the University of Michigan, where he received an MA in Theater. His career has covered everything from acting and directing to writing and casting. He lives outside Detroit, Michigan.
Science & MathBiological SciencesAnatomy
RELEASED2012
PUBLISHERBrilliance Audio
LANGUAGEEN
Steven Arthur "Steve" Pinker is a Canadian-born American cognitive scientist, psychologist, linguist, and popular science author. He is Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University, and is known for his advocacy of evolutionary psychology and the computational theory of mind.
