The Evolution of Intelligent Systems
How Molecules became Minds
Published on 20. October 2010
IX, 234 pages
978-0-230-29924-5 (ISBN)
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How could something as seemingly transcendental as the human mind have arisen from far simpler material beginnings? This book provides a comprehensive overview of evolution from pre-life and early life forms through increasing complexity to advanced cognitive systems using a new framework based on dynamic systems theory.
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Palgrave Macmillan
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KEN RICHARDSON was formerly Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Human Development and Learning, The Open University, UK (now retired). He has a wide experience in researching and teaching in brain biology, cognitive sciences and human development. He has published around 100 journal papers and is author of Understanding Psychology; Understanding Intelligence; Origins of Human Potential: Evolution, Development and Psychology; Models of Cognitive Development and The Making of Intelligence.
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Preface Why so Complex? Fit for What? Intelligent Life Bodily Intelligence Evolution of Development Intelligent Eye and Brain From Neurons to Cognition Cognitive Functions Social Intelligence Intelligent Humans Notes and References
