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Have you ever thought about thinking? Thinking about thinking raises some perplexing questions: If we're driven and guided by our brains, is there anything more to us-are we just the firing of synapses in our heads? Do we really have free will? Do we have a soul, and if we do, what is it? In this clear, concise book, brain scientist Dr Sharon Dirckx helps our brains to consider our brains. Drawing on the work of biologists, philosophers, psychologists and theologians, she points towards a bigger picture. Prepare to be amazed by your brain-and discover some surprising neuro-signposts to who you really are. Book jacket. (less)

Have you ever thought about thinking? Thinking about thinking raises some perplexing questions: If we're driven and guided by our brains, is there anything more to us-are we just the firing of synapses in our heads? Do we really have (…more)