Aping mankind : neuromania, Darwinitis and the misrepresentation of humanity / Raymond Tallis.
| Author/creator | Tallis, Raymond |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Durham [England] : Acumen Pub., 2011. |
| Description | xi, 388 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Neuromania, Darwinitis and the misrepresentation of humanity |
| Contents | Introduction: The strange case of Professor Gray and other provocations -- Science and scientism -- Consequences -- Neuromania : a castle built on sand -- From Darwinism to Darwinitis -- Bewitched by language -- The sighted watchmaker -- Reaffirming our humanity -- Defending the humanities -- Back to the drawing board. |
| Summary | In this book, Raymond Tallis discusses what he considers to be exaggerated claims made for the ability of neuroscience and evolutionary theory to explain human consciousness, behaviour, culture and society, and suggests that human beings are infinitely more interesting and complex than they appear in the mirror of biologism. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-378) and index. |
| ISBN | 9781844652723 |
| ISBN | 1844652726 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | RC343 .T25 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |