George John Romanes

Broschiertes Buch

Mental Evolution In Man

Beschreibung

âMental Evolution in Manâ explores the development of cognitive abilities from their origins in lower animals to their culmination in human intelligence. George John Romanes, a prominent 19th-century biologist and psychologist, meticulously examines the progressive complexity of mental faculties, tracing the ascent of consciousness, reasoning, and self-awareness. Romanes delves into the distinctions between instinct and reason, offering a detailed analysis of how these capacities evolve and interact. This seminal work provides invaluable insights into the historical understanding of the human mind and its place in the natural world. Through detailed observation and comparative analysis, Romanes bridges the gap between animal and human cognition, illustrating the gradual unfolding of mental capacities across species. This book remains a cornerstone for anyone interested in the historical roots of cognitive psychology and the enduring questions about the nature of mind. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

George John Romanes FRS was a Canadian-Scottish evolutionary biologist and physiologist who pioneered comparative psychology by proposing that humans and other animals share cognitive processes and mechanisms. He was the youngest of Charles Darwin's academic friends, and his ideas about evolution are historically significant. He is regarded to originate the phrase neo-Darwinism, which in the late 19th century was seen as a theory of evolution that concentrates on natural selection as the main evolutionary force. However, Samuel Butler used this term with a similar meaning in 1880. George Romanes was born in Kingston, Canada West, in 1848, as the youngest of three boys from a wealthy and highly developed family. His father, Rev. George Romanes (1805-1871), was a Scottish Presbyterian pastor. Two years after his birth, his parents relocated to Cornwall Terrace in London, United Kingdom, paving the way for Romanes' fruitful and long-lasting association with Charles Darwin. Romanes spent time growing up in Germany and Italy, where he became fluent in both languages. His early education was erratic, taking both in public schools and at home. He developed an early interest in poetry and music, at which he excelled.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 472
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 653g
• ISBN-13: 9781024924664
• ISBN-10: 1024924661
• Artikelnr.: 74724035