Mental Evolution in Animals (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432618483)

Mental Evolution in Animals is a book written by George John Romanes, which explores the concept of intelligence and cognitive abilities in animals. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of mental evolution. The first part of the book discusses the evolution of the nervous system in animals, and how this has led to the development of higher cognitive functions. Romanes examines the different types of nervous systems found in animals, and how they have evolved to enable animals to process information and respond to their environment.The second part of the book looks at the mental abilities of different animal species, including mammals, birds, and insects. Romanes examines how these animals use their cognitive abilities to solve problems, communicate with each other, and adapt to changing environments.The third and final part of the book explores the relationship between mental evolution and human evolution. Romanes argues that the development of human intelligence was not a sudden event, but rather the result of a gradual process of mental evolution that began with our animal ancestors.Overall, Mental Evolution in Animals is a fascinating exploration of the evolution of intelligence in animals, and provides valuable insights into the workings of the animal mind.1885. With a posthumous essay on instinct by Charles Darwin. Romanes, British biologist, was personal friends with Charles Darwin who had substantial influence on his studies. Despite early strong religious beliefs, Romanes was converted to Darwinism. His work, Mental Evolution in Animals, traces the parallel development of intelligence in the animal world and in man. Contents: The Criterion of Mind; The Structure and Functions of Nerve-Tissue; The Physical Basis of Mind; The Root-Principles of Mind; Explanation of the Diagram; Consciousness; Sensation; Pleasures and Pains, Memory, and Association of Ideas; Perception; Imagination; Instinct; Reason; and Animal Emotions, and Summary of Intellectual Faculties.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George John Romanes
ISBN-10: 1432618482
ISBN-13: 9781432618483
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2004
Pages: 420
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d