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The Feeling of What Happens: Body and Emotion in the Making of Consciousness

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The Feeling of What Happens: Body and Emotion in the Making of Consciousness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999

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The Feeling of What Happens: Body and Emotion in the Making of Consciousness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

386

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1999

Publisher

Harcourt

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Feeling of What Happens: Body and Emotion in the Making of Consciousness by Antonio Damasio explores the relationship between the body and emotions in shaping consciousness. Damasio introduces the concept of core consciousness, illustrating how feelings emerge from the integration of bodily signals, emotions, and the environment, ultimately contributing to a person's sense of self.

Contemplative

Informative

Emotional

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Feeling of What Happens: Body and Emotion in the Making of Consciousness by Antonio Damasio receives praise for its insightful exploration of consciousness, blending neuroscience with philosophy. Critics appreciate its accessible language and engaging narrative but note occasional complexity. Damasio's ideas on emotion's role in consciousness are widely valued.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Feeling of What Happens: Body and Emotion in the Making of Consciousness?

A reader intrigued by the intersection of neuroscience and philosophy, who enjoyed Consciousness Explained by Daniel Dennett, will appreciate The Feeling of What Happens. They value deep dives into how emotions shape consciousness, merging scientific insight with experiential analysis.

Book Details
Pages

386

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1999

Publisher

Harcourt

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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