Touching a Nerve: The Self as Brain

The Brain-Based Understanding of the Mind is a groundbreaking exploration of the latest brain science and its ethical and practical implications.

In this thought-provoking narrative, trailblazing neurophilosopher Patricia S.

Churchland shares her professional expertise and personal life experiences to reveal how the mind can be understood through the essential ingredients of biology.

With humor and lucid explanations, she explores enduring philosophical, ethical, and spiritual questions, such as what shapes our personalities, how we make decisions, and why we feel empathy for others.

The book also delves into real-world dilemmas, including the responsibility of adolescents and patients in comas.

By accepting that our brains are the basis of who we are, we can liberate ourselves from superstition and take ourselves seriously as a product of evolved mechanisms, past experiences, and social influences.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the human mind and its implications for our daily lives.