Who's in Charge?: Free Will and the Science of the Brain by Michael Gazzaniga (E

Description: Who's in Charge? by Michael Gazzaniga A leading neuroscientist makes an incendiary argument defending free-will and responsibility, against the prevailing deterministic view of how our brains control our behaviour. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The prevailing orthodoxy in brain science is that since physical laws govern our physical brains, physical laws therefore govern our behaviour and even our conscious selves. Free will is meaningless, goes the mantra; we live in a determined world.Not so, argues the renowned neuroscientist Michael S. Gazzaniga as he explains how the mind, constrains the brain just as cars are constrained by the traffic they create. Writing with what Steven Pinker has called his trademark wit and lack of pretension, Gazzaniga ranges across neuroscience, psychology and ethics to show how incorrect it is to blame our brains for our behaviour. Even given the latest insights into the physical mechanisms of the mind, he explains, we are responsible agents who should be held accountable for our actions, because responsibility is found in how people interact, not in brains.An extraordinary book, combining a light touch with profound implications, WHOS IN CHARGE? is a lasting contribution from one of the leading thinkers of our time. Flap How much control do you have over your own actions? If your brain controls your mind, who controls your brain? Many leading neuroscientists argue that since physical laws govern our brains, physical laws therefore control our behaviour and our conscious selves. Free will is meaningless , they claim. Not so, argues renowned brain researcher Michael Gazzaniga, who elucidates how the mind constrains the brain just as cars are constrained by the traffic they create. Writing with what Steven Pinker calls "his trademark wit and lack of pretension," Gazzaniga ranges across neuroscience, psychology and ethics to show why we shouldnt blame our brains for our behaviour. Even given the latest insights in the physical processes of the mind, he explains, we are responsible agents who should be held accountable for our actions because responsibility exists through our interactions rather than inside our brains. An extraordinary book, combining a light touch with profound implications, Whos in Charge? is a lasting contribution from one of the leading thinkers of our time. "This exciting, stimulating, and sometimes even funny book challenges us to think in new ways about that most mysterious part of us-the part that makes us think were us." Alan Alda "Big questions are Gazzanigas stock in trade." New York Times "Written by one of the broadest thinkers in psychology, Whos in Charge? is an intellectual feast." Jonathan Haidt, author of The Happiness Hypothesis and The Righteous Mind Michael Gazzaniga is one of the worlds leading neuroscientists, and a Professor of Psychology at UC Santa Barbara. He is also the Director of the Summer Institute in Cognitive Neuroscience, President of the Cognitive Neuroscience Institute, and is a member of the Presidents Council on Bioethics. Author Biography Michael Gazzaniga, one of the worlds leading neuroscientists, is a Professor of Psychology and Director for the SAGE Center for the Study of Mind at UC Santa Barbara. He is also the Director of the Summer Institute in Cognitive Neuroscience, President of the Cognitive Neuroscience Institute, and is a member of the Presidents Council on Bioethics. Review Gazzaniga is one of the most brilliant experimental neuroscientists in the world. . . a wide-ranging and enjoyable exploration of how science interrogates the mind - The EconomistGazzaniga is a towering figure in contemporary neurobiology. . . . Whos in Charge? is a joy to read - Wall Street JournalWritten by one of the broadest thinkers in psychology, Whos in Charge? is an intellectual feastThis exciting, stimulating, and sometimes even funny book challenges us to think in new ways about that most mysterious part of us-the part that makes us think were usGazzaniga stands as a giant among neuroscientists, for both the quality of his research and his ability to communicate it to a general public with infectious enthusiasmBig questions are Gazzanigas stock in trade. - New York TimesFrom one of the worlds leading thinkers comes a thought-provoking book on how we think and how we act. . . . An exciting, stimulating, and at times even funny read that helps us further understand ourselves, our actions, and our world - CNBC.com, Best Books for the Holidays Long Description The prevailing orthodoxy in brain science is that since physical laws govern our physical brains, physical laws therefore govern our behaviour and even our conscious selves. Free will is meaningless, goes the mantra; we live in a determined world.Not so, argues the renowned neuroscientist Michael S. Gazzaniga as he explains how the mind, constrains the brain just as cars are constrained by the traffic they create. Writing with what Steven Pinker has called his trademark wit and lack of pretension, Gazzaniga ranges across neuroscience, psychology and ethics to show how incorrect it is to blame our brains for our behaviour. Even given the latest insights into the physical mechanisms of the mind, he explains, we are responsible agents who should be held accountable for our actions, because responsibility is found in how people interact, not in brains.An extraordinary book, combining a light touch with profound implications, WHOS IN CHARGE? is a lasting contribution from one of the leading thinkers of our time. Review Quote Gazzaniga is one of the most brilliant experimental neuroscientists in the world Promotional "Headline" A leading neuroscientist makes an incendiary argument defending free-will and responsibility, against the prevailing deterministic view of how our brains control our behaviour. Details ISBN1472137523 Pages 272 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2016 ISBN-10 1472137523 ISBN-13 9781472137524 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-09-01 Media Book Imprint Robinson Subtitle Free Will and the Science of the Brain Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 612.8233 Author Michael Gazzaniga Short Title Whos in Charge? Language English UK Release Date 2016-09-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-11-07 NZ Release Date 2016-11-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:99207030;

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