Book · 1983 · Consciousness
Consciousness Regained
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Nicholas humphrey who's a british guy he wrote a book called consciousness regained i think in the 1980s and um i favor his view which is that consciousness may have evolved.
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Consciousness Regained by Nicholas Humphrey is a thought-provoking exploration of the origins of human consciousness, proposing that subjective experience evolved primarily to help individuals navigate complex social environments. Sheldon Solomon discussed the book extensively on Modern Wisdom, expressing strong agreement with Humphrey's hypothesis that consciousness emerged as an adaptation for social interaction and survival among primates. Solomon reiterated this endorsement during an appearance on the Lex Fridman Podcast, where he again cited the British psychologist's theories on how sentient awareness developed. Listeners often find these discussions compelling because Humphrey offers a distinct evolutionary perspective on a notoriously difficult philosophical problem, shifting the focus from abstract metaphysics to practical social dynamics. By exploring the deep roots of subjective experience, the book challenges readers to rethink what it means to be human and how our minds were shaped by the demands of living among others. Solomon's repeated references underscore the lasting value of Humphrey's insights for modern psychologists, philosophers, and anyone curious about the evolutionary history of the mind.
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Sheldon Solomon nicholas humphrey who's a british guy he wrote a book called consciousness regained i think in the 1980s an… 3
“nicholas humphrey who's a british guy he wrote a book called consciousness regained i think in the 1980s and um i favor his view which is that consciousness may have evolved”
“nicholas humphrey who's a british guy he wrote a book called consciousness regained i think in the 1980s and um i favor his view which is that consciousness may have evolved um in social settings”
“another possibility is uh nicholas humphrey a british dude who wrote a book about i think it's called regaining consciousness”
