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Evolution, cognition, and meaning
Authors: Triarchou, Lazaros
Reviewer: Panagis, Georgios
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Abstract:
Evolution of nervous systems and intelligence, the origin of the human brain, the evolution of language, consciousness, and intelligence, and the sources of emotions. According to MacLean’s "triune brain" theory, the human brain is a composite of three sequentially evolved brain components, which, while functioning together, retain their original characteristics. The functions attributed respectively to the “reptilian,” the “limbic,” and the “neocortical” brains are instinctual behavior, emotional reasoning, and logical reasoning. In the relatively short course of human evolution, these three brain subsystems have been imperfectly integrated, influencing individual and social behaviors that are under the control of each individual or collective action.
Technical Editors: Koumartzis, Nikolaos
Type: Chapter
Creation Date: 2015
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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/gr
Handle http://hdl.handle.net/11419/5177
Bibliographic Reference: Triarchou, L. (2015). Evolution, cognition, and meaning [Chapter]. In Triarchou, L. 2015. Neurobiological bases in Εducation [Undergraduate textbook]. Kallipos, Open Academic Editions. https://hdl.handle.net/11419/5177
Language: Greek
Is Part of: Neurobiological bases in Εducation
Publication Origin: Kallipos, Open Academic Editions