The Evolution of Intelligent Systems: How Molecules became Minds

by K. Richardson

Overview

How could something as seemingly transcendental as the human mind have arisen from far simpler material beginnings? This book provides a comprehensive overview of evolution from pre-life and early life forms through increasing complexity to advanced cognitive systems using a new framework based on dynamic systems theory.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349322114
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/01/2010
Edition description:	1st ed. 2010
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

KEN RICHARDSON was formerly Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Human Development and Learning, The Open University, UK (now retired). He has a wide experience in researching and teaching in brain biology, cognitive sciences and human development. He has published around 100 journal papers and is author of Understanding Psychology; Understanding Intelligence; Origins of Human Potential: Evolution, Development and Psychology; Models of Cognitive Development and The Making of Intelligence.

Table of Contents

Preface Why so Complex? Fit for What? Intelligent Life Bodily Intelligence Evolution of Development Intelligent Eye and Brain From Neurons to Cognition Cognitive Functions Social Intelligence Intelligent Humans Notes and References