The Philosophical Baby av Alison Gopnik

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<p>For most of us, having a baby is the most profound, intense, and fascinating experience of our lives. Now scientists and philosophers are starting to appreciate babies, too. <br><br>The last decade has witnessed<b> a revolution in our understanding of infants and young children</b>. Scientists used to believe that babies were irrational, and that their thinking and experience were limited. Recently, they have discovered that <b>babies learn more, create more, care more, and experience more than we could ever have imagined</b>. And there is good reason to believe that <b>babies are actually cleverer, more thoughtful, and even more conscious than adults.<br></b><br>This <b>new science holds answers to some of the deepest and oldest questions about what it means to be human</b>. A new baby''s captivated gaze at her mother''s face lays the foundations for love and morality. A toddler''s unstoppable explorations of his playpen hold the key to scientific discovery. A three-year-old''s wil