What Makes Us Human: How Minds Develop through Social Interactions av Jeremy Carpendale, Charlie Lewis

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<P>"How do you go from a bunch of cells to something that can think?" This question, asked by the 9-year-old son of one of the authors, speaks to a puzzle that lies at the heart of this book. How are we as humans able to explore such questions about our own origins, the workings of our mind, and more? In this fascinating volume, developmental psychologists Jeremy Carpendale and Charlie Lewis delve into how such human capacities for reflection and self-awareness pinpoint a crucial facet of human intelligence that sets us apart from closely related species and artificial intelligence.</P><P>Richly illustrated with examples, including questions and anecdotes from their own children, they bring theories and research on children¿s development alive. The accessible prose shepherds readers through scientific and philosophical debates, translating complex theories and concepts for psychologists and non-psychologists alike. <I>What Makes Us Human</I> is a compelling introduction to current deba