The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind
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- Paperback
512 pages
- Release Date
15 November 2000
Summary
Unveiling the Dawn of Awareness: A Journey into the Bicameral Mind
At the heart of this classic, seminal book lies Julian Jaynes’s still-controversial thesis: human consciousness isn’t an ancient inheritance from animal evolution. Instead, it’s a learned process that emerged a mere three thousand years ago and continues to evolve. The implications of this revolutionary scientific paradigm ripple through every facet of our psychology, history, culture, religion, and even our future.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780618057078 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0618057072 |
| Author: | Julian Jaynes |
| Publisher: | Mariner Books |
| Imprint: | Houghton Mifflin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 512 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 15 November 2000 |
| Weight: | 524g |
| Dimensions: | 34mm x 155mm x 229mm |
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“When Julian Jaynes … speculates that until late in the twentieth millennium b.c. men had no consciousness but were automatically obeying the voices of the gods, we are astounded but compelled to follow this remarkable thesis.” – John Updike The New Yorker
About The Author
Julian Jaynes
Julian Jaynes (1923-1997) achieved an almost cult-like reputation for this controversial book, which was his only published work.
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