Naturaleza Incompleta by Terrence W. Deacon
How Mind Emerged from Matter
This thought-provoking work delves into the intricate relationship between biology and consciousness, exploring how life and mind emerge from the complex interplay of physical processes. It challenges traditional views by proposing a new framework that integrates the principles of thermodynamics, information theory, and semiotics to explain the emergence of purpose and meaning in the natural world. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the book offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of life, emphasizing the role of absence and constraints in shaping the dynamic processes that give rise to living systems and cognitive phenomena.
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- Published
- 2011
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- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Original Language
- English
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