The Conscious Mind

In this engaging volume from the Essential Knowledge series, Zoltan Torey explores how the human mind emerged from the evolutionary development of the brain, drawing on insights from biology, neuroscience, and linguistics. He describes the breakthrough that enabled the brain to access itself and develop self-awareness, leading to consciousness and the capacity for language and reflection. Torey argues that consciousness is a fundamental component of living systems' functioning, shaping our experience of free will and mental autonomy in the process.