The Inner Eye

In The Inner Eye, Nicholas Humphrey explores the origins and nature of consciousness, drawing from his early experiences among mountain gorillas in Rwanda. The book delves into profound scientific and philosophical questions about how creatures, including humans, perceive their own minds and understand others. Accessible and thought-provoking, it offers an engaging look at Humphrey's influential theories on the social functions of intellect and our innate ability to read minds, shedding light on human social life and consciousness.