Evolution, Culture, and Consciousness: The Discovery of the Preconscious Mind

Evolution, Culture, and Consciousness

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Evolution, Culture, and Consciousness: The Discovery of the Preconscious Mind

Evolution, Culture, and Consciousness

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Thomas McNamara, in Evolution, Culture, and Consciousness, presents the first comprehensive theory of human perception and consciousness based on the generally accepted principles of evolutionary psychology. This theory, building on the best evolutionary research, explains that just a few simple neurological changes in the primate brain account for human speech, self-consciousness and the creation of meaning out of experience. All primates can learn, but our species evolved a new instinct for learning, which makes childhood learning just as powerful as the other biological instincts found in all other primates. McNamara shows that children are genetically programmed to learn not just what to think, but how to think, shaping the preconscious process for creating meaning out of experience. However, because our environment has changed radically since our origin, this archaic form of consciousness has become a major block to human development and success. After explaining how we have all been programmed to preconsciously create meaning out of experience, McNamara shows how we can create a new and more successful way of thinking and feeling, resulting in a happier, more productive, stress free life.

Book Details

ISBN
9780761827658
Binding
Paperback
Authors
Thomas E McNamara
Publisher
University Press of America
Published Date
February 10, 2004
Language
English
Pages
320
Physical Info
0.94 in H x 8.98 in L x 6.02 in W (1.06 lb)

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