The Feeling Of What Happens

Antonio Damasio

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Vintage
03 November 2000

Psychology; Cognition & cognitive psychology; The self, ego, identity, personality; Neurology & clinical neurophysiology; Popular science; Neurosciences

Neurophysiology expert, Professor Antonio Damasio, shows how consciousness develops out of mental and physical feeling in this poetic and illuminating book.

'The Feeling of What Happens will change your experience of yourself' New York Times

Where do our emotions come from? What does it mean to be conscious?

At its core, human consciousness is awareness of the feeling, experiencing self, the 'very thought of' oneself.

Brilliantly wide-ranging in his scope, leading expert on the neurophysiology of emotions Antonio Damasio illustrates his thesis with fascinating and illuminating neurological case studies that are both stimulating and provocative.

By: Antonio Damasio
Imprint: Vintage
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 277g
ISBN: 9780099288763
ISBN 10: 0099288761
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 03 November 2000
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Feeling Of What Happens

Books on the brain, mind and consciousness, are now being fired out by publishers at an incredible rate; these publishing houses appear to have been roused suddenly from some deep slumber and now appear anxious to catch up by producing as many books as possible on this fascinating subject - many of which obscure rather than illuminate. However, what is different about this book is that it explains the problem and the mystery clearly. Damasio points out consciousness is like watching a film in a movie theatre - but where is the film being projected in the brain - and who is watching? How can the brain produce what we appear to be conscious of, as well as the sensation of being aware of our own consciousness as well? Central to the problem of consciousness is the fact that we can simultaneously be subject and object. There are some fascinating case histories - such as what happens when you lose all sense of fear due to a brain injury - in fact you become over familiar and flirtatious with everyone, as the example of one of Damasio's own patients illustrates! An intriguing book which helps reawaken within you awe at your own simple awareness. Review by DR RAJ PERSAUD (Kirkus UK)