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The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind
The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind
Author: Julian Jaynes
At the heart of this classic, seminal book is Julian Jaynes's still-controversial thesis that human consciousness did not begin far back in animal evolution but instead is a learned process that came about only three thousand years ago and is still developing. The implications of this revolutionary scientific paradigm extend into virtually e...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780395207291
ISBN-10: 0395207290
Publication Date: 1976
Pages: 467
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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Book Type: Unknown Binding
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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This classic of psychology is as thought-provoking as I expected from its reputation. What was unexpected was how much fun it is to read! Although Jaynes lays out his theory and supporting arguments rigorously as befits a scholarly paper, he writes beautifully, humorously, and with an almost casual tone. A Princeton professor, Jaynes draws on deep knowledge of history, linguistics, and other fields to illustrate his persuasive points. Introspective, literate readers who enjoy thinking and learning should definitely check this out.


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