The happiness of pursuit : what neuroscience can teach us about the good life / Shimon Edelman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Edelman, Shimon.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thought and thinking.

Cognition.

Self.

Physical Description:

x, 237 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Basic Books, [2012]

Summary:

For general readers with an interest in neuroscience and psychology, this accessible volume on the science of the brain and mind examines the physiological basis for higher brain functions and explores the ways in which happiness can be evaluated and promoted through brain functions. Drawing on hard science, literature, and observations of the human condition, the work presents a readable narrative covering both physical and psychological aspects of happiness. Edelman is a professor of psychology at Cornell University and is the author of Computing the Mind: How the Mind Really Works. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

Home is where the mind is

Computing the mind

The republic of soul

Learning to think for yourself

You can talk to me

Nobody, at home

An irresistible call to depart.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780465022243

0465022243

OCLC:

744287773