by Antonio R. Damasio · Círculo De Lectores · tapa dura · ISBN 9788467243925
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In 'And the Brain Created Man', Antonio Damasio explores how the human brain generates emotions, feelings, ideas, and the sense of self. Through an accessible narrative, Damasio integrates neuroscience, biology, and philosophy to explain the complexity of consciousness and human experience. The book examines how emotions and feelings influence reason and decision-making, offering a new perspective on the relationship between the brain and the mind.
Antonio Damasio is a Portuguese neuroscientist. He is currently the David Dornsife Chair in Neuroscience, as well as Professor of Psychology, Philosophy, and Neurology, at the University of Southern California, and, additionally, an adjunct professor at the Salk Institute. He was previously the chair of neurology at the University of Iowa for 20 years. Damasio heads the Brain and Creativity Institute, and has authored several books. Damasio's research in neuroscience has shown that emotions play a central role in social cognition and decision-making.
