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The Origin of Consciousness by Julian Jaynes ➤ Houghton Mifflin Co 1976 11th printing
The Origin of Consciousness by Julian Jaynes Houghton Mifflin Co 1976 11th printing
Title: The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind
Author: Julian Jaynes
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co 1976
Edition: 11th printing
ISBN: 9780802023063
Size: 6.5 X 9.5 X 1.25 * 468 pages
Synopsis: From the jacket: "The bold hypothesis of the bicameral mind is an intellectual shock to the reader, but whether or not he ultimately accepts it he is forced to entertain it as a possibility. Even if he marshals arguments against it he has to think about matters he has never thought of before, or, if he has thought of them, he must think about them in contexts and relationships that are strikingly new." - Ernest R. Hilgard, Professor of Psychology, Stanford University
What is human consciousness, where did it come from, and what is its place in the material world? These are questions that have puzzled mankind for centuries, and here presented is an entirely new, yet still soberly scientific way to look at human nature one that demands a revolutionary reinterpretation of human history and human behavior.
Based on recent laboratory studies of the brain and a close reading of the archaeological evidence, psychologist Julian Jaynes shows us how ancient peoples from Mesopotamia to Peru could not "think" as we do today, and were therefore not conscious. Unable to introspect, they experienced auditory hallucinations voices of gods, actually heard as in the Old Testament or the Iliad which, coming from the brain's right hemisphere, told a person what to do in circumstances of novelty or stress. This ancient mentality is called the bicameral mind.
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Only catastrophe and cataclysm forced mankind to learn consciousness, and that happened only 3000 years ago. Jaynes shows us how and why.
Not a product of animal evolution, but of human history and culture, consciousness is ultimately grounded in the physiology of the brain's right and left hemispheres.
Julian Jaynes examines three forms of human awareness the bicameral or god-run man; the modern or problem-solving man; and contemporary forms of throw-backs to bicamerality: hypnotism, schizophrenia, poetic and religious frenzy, among other phenomena. No scientist in recent time has proposed a theory so bold and encompassing. In the words of one re- viewer, it is "a humbling text, the kind that reminds most of us who make our livings from thinking, how much thinking there is left to do."
The ideas here set forth will challenge basic assumptions in fields as diverse as classics and psychiatry, as well as those of science itself. The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind is an arresting and ingeniously powerful achievement.
JULIAN JAYNES teaches psychology at Princeton University. He lectures widely and has written numerous scientific articles.
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover the dust jacket (with minor wear and tear) is included. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear.
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Title: The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind
Author: Julian Jaynes
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co 1976
Edition: 11th printing
ISBN: 9780802023063
Size: 6.5 X 9.5 X 1.25 * 468 pages
Synopsis: From the jacket: "The bold hypothesis of the bicameral mind is an intellectual shock to the reader, but whether or not he ultimately accepts it he is forced to entertain it as a possibility. Even if he marshals arguments against it he has to think about matters he has never thought of before, or, if he has thought of them, he must think about them in contexts and relationships that are strikingly new." - Ernest R. Hilgard, Professor of Psychology, Stanford University
What is human consciousness, where did it come from, and what is its place in the material world? These are questions that have puzzled mankind for centuries, and here presented is an entirely new, yet still soberly scientific way to look at human nature one that demands a revolutionary reinterpretation of human history and human behavior.
Based on recent laboratory studies of the brain and a close reading of the archaeological evidence, psychologist Julian Jaynes shows us how ancient peoples from Mesopotamia to Peru could not "think" as we do today, and were therefore not conscious. Unable to introspect, they experienced auditory hallucinations voices of gods, actually heard as in the Old Testament or the Iliad which, coming from the brain's right hemisphere, told a person what to do in circumstances of novelty or stress. This ancient mentality is called the bicameral mind.
-
Only catastrophe and cataclysm forced mankind to learn consciousness, and that happened only 3000 years ago. Jaynes shows us how and why.
Not a product of animal evolution, but of human history and culture, consciousness is ultimately grounded in the physiology of the brain's right and left hemispheres.
Julian Jaynes examines three forms of human awareness the bicameral or god-run man; the modern or problem-solving man; and contemporary forms of throw-backs to bicamerality: hypnotism, schizophrenia, poetic and religious frenzy, among other phenomena. No scientist in recent time has proposed a theory so bold and encompassing. In the words of one re- viewer, it is "a humbling text, the kind that reminds most of us who make our livings from thinking, how much thinking there is left to do."
The ideas here set forth will challenge basic assumptions in fields as diverse as classics and psychiatry, as well as those of science itself. The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind is an arresting and ingeniously powerful achievement.
JULIAN JAYNES teaches psychology at Princeton University. He lectures widely and has written numerous scientific articles.
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover the dust jacket (with minor wear and tear) is included. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.86 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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