Descartes’ Error

Brief Summary

Descartes' Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain by Antonio Damasio is a compelling exploration of the interplay between emotion and rationality. Damasio challenges Cartesian Dualism and asserts that the mind and brain are inseparable. Through a series of intriguing case studies of patients with brain damage, the book demonstrates that alterations in the brain can lead to changes in personality and mental abilities.