How History Made the Mind

Delve into the intriguing insights of David Martel Johnson's How History Made the Mind, published by Open Court Publishing Co in 2004. This thought-provoking work spans 192 pages and challenges conventional notions of reason and objective thinking. Johnson argues that our understanding of "reason" is not simply a byproduct of our evolved brains, but rather a learned approach that often contradicts our innate animalistic traits as mammals and primates. Explore the intersections of cognition, epistemology, and intellectual history as you uncover how historical contexts have shaped our cognitive processes. Perfect for those interested in cognitive psychology, philosophical anthropology, and the history of ideas, this book provides a compelling perspective that invites readers to rethink the very nature of human thought.