Soul Made Flesh: The Discovery of the Brain
Author, Carl Zimmer talked about his book, "Soul Made Flesh: The Discovery of the Brain--and How it Changed the World", published by The… read more
Author, Carl Zimmer talked about his book, "Soul Made Flesh: The Discovery of the Brain--and How it Changed the World", published by The Free Press. His book examined the way the brain has been perceived throughout history. He spoke about the views of the Catholic Church, British philosopher Sir Henry More, Leonardo da Vinci, and Thomas Willis (considered the founder of modern neurology). Zimmer also responded to questions from members of the audience. close
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