Summary:
The book synthesizes insights from evolutionary psychology and cognitive science to explain human thought, emotion, and behavior, arguing that the mind is a complex system shaped by natural selection to solve problems faced by our ancestors. It covers topics such as perception, reasoning, language, and social relations, proposing that understanding the mind's evolved functions can shed light on its structure and operations.
Key points:
1. Computational Theory of Mind: Pinker believes our mind works like a computer, processing information and generating responses.
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