Mirror neurons and the evolution of brain and language
The emergence of language, social intelligence, and tool development are what made homo sapiens sapiens differentiate itself from all other biological species in the world. The use of language and the management of social and instrumental skills imply an awareness of intention and the consideration...
| Other Authors: | , |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Amsterdam ; Philadelphia, Pa. :
John Benjamins Pub
c2002.
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| Edition: | 1st ed |
| Series: | Advances in consciousness research ;
v. 42. |
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798520106719 |
| Summary: | The emergence of language, social intelligence, and tool development are what made homo sapiens sapiens differentiate itself from all other biological species in the world. The use of language and the management of social and instrumental skills imply an awareness of intention and the consideration that one faces another individual with an attitude analogical to that of one's own. The metaphor of 'mirror' aptly comes to mind.Recent investigations have shown that the human ability to 'mirror' other's actions originates in the brain at a much deeper level than phenomenal awareness. |
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| Item Description: | Selected contributions to the symposium on "Mirror neurons and the evolution of brain and language" held on July 5-8, 2000 in Delmenhorst, Germany. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (400 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9781282161641 9786612161643 9789027297082 |
