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Other Minds by Peter Godfrey-Smith

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Book name: Other Minds (2024)
Category: Animal behavior
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Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 2016, midnight
This book delves into the fascinating world of cephalopods, particularly octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish, to explore the nature and origins of consciousness. The author, a distinguished philosopher of science and a skilled scuba diver, draws parallels between the development of the human mind and the intelligence of cephalopods, which evolved independently. Through a blend of scientific research, philosophical inquiry, and personal encounters with these enigmatic creatures, the book examines the profound implications of cephalopod consciousness for our understanding of the mind and the evolution of intelligence across different species. The 12174th greatest book of all time

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Peter Godfrey-Smith

Peter Godfrey-Smith

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