How the Mind Works

In this book, cognitive scientist Steven Pinker explores the evolution and computational structure of the human mind. Drawing on evolutionary biology, cognitive science, and neuroscience, the author examines how the brain processes vision, emotion, social interaction, and higher cultural pursuits like art and religion. He argues that the mind is a system of organs designed by natural selection to solve problems faced by our hunter gatherer ancestors. The text combines scientific research with accessible explanations to shed light on human nature and behavior.

by Steven Pinker

W.W. Norton · First published 1997 · 660 pages