Metazoa: Animal Life and the Birth of the Mind

Metazoa by Peter Godfrey-Smith is a groundbreaking exploration of the origins of animal consciousness, delving into the evolutionary history of our cousins in the animal kingdom.

This book offers a fascinating look at the forms of life that exist beneath the ocean's surface and how they can teach us about the mind's essential link to the natural world.

With vivid descriptions of sea sponges, soft corals, and serpulid worms, Godfrey-Smith sheds light on the intricate geometry and flower-like appendages that are more reminiscent of plant life or architecture than anything recognizably animal.

Through his investigations into the evolution of subjective experience, this book provides a captivating account of how the appearance of the animal body over half a billion years ago set life on a new path and shaped the subsequent developments that have influenced the way we perceive and interact with the world today.

Whether you're a scuba diver, a philosopher, or simply someone interested in the mysteries of the natural world, Metazoa is an unforgettable journey into the depths of our own minds and the animal kingdom.