Title:
Aping mankind : neuromania, Darwinitis and the misrepresentation of humanity
Author:
Publication Date:
2011
Publication Information:
Durham [England] : Acumen Publishing, 2011.
Physical Description:
xi, 388 p. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9781844652723
Abstract:
In this book, Raymond Tallis exposes the exaggerated claims made for the ability of neuroscience and evolutionary theory to explain human consciousness, behaviour, culture and society, and shows that human beings are infinitely more interesting and complex than they appear in the mirror of biologism.
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.
Language:
English
