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A cognitive scientist’s long account of the mind as a product of evolution
1997Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
Steven Pinker describes the mind as a system of mental modules shaped by natural selection. He discusses vision, emotion, love and the arts. The book is a long, witty tour of cognitive science.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like popular science.
What you will get
Some of its claims remain debated.
How the Mind Works Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Cognitive science · Evolution · Mind
Length
660 pages · ≈ 19 h
More about this book
Characters
Steven Pinker.
Setting
The human brain.
What makes it different
A wide-ranging, confident synthesis.
Feel
Witty, dense and bold.
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