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Phi : a voyage from the brain to the soul

by Giulio Tononi

This work explores the neurological nature of consciousness through a fictionalised journey involving Galileo. It examines brain function, the mechanics of sleep, and the development of self-awareness within historical and cultural contexts.

Accession 5214 ISBN 9780307907219 Publisher Pantheon
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