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Author:

Maturana, Humberto R., 1928-

Title:

The tree of knowledge : the biological roots of human understanding / Humberto R. Maturana & Francisco J. Varela ; translated by Robert Paolucci ; foreword by J.Z. Young.

Edition:

Rev. ed.

Publisher:

Shambhala ;

Copyright Date:

1992

Description:

269 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Cognition--Physiological aspects.
Learning--Physiological aspects.
Neuropsychology.
Cognition--Aspect physiologique.
Apprentissage--Aspect physiologique.
Neuropsychologie.
Mental Processes--physiology.
Neuropsychology.
Psychology, Social.
Neurobiologie.
Cognitie.
Cognition--Physiological aspects.
Learning--Physiological aspects.
Neuropsychology.

Other Authors:

Varela, Francisco J., 1946-

Other Titles:

Arbol del conocimiento. English

Notes:

Translation of: El arbol del conocimiento. Includes bibliographical references (p. 256) and index.

Summary:

This text explores 'knowing how we know'. Its authors present a new view of cognition that has important social and ethical implications. They assert that the only world we humans can have is the one we create together through the actions of our coexistence.

ISBN:

9780877736424 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
0877736421 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)24668881

LCCN:

91050781

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)