Mental Evolution in Animals

""Mental Evolution in Animals"" is a book written by George John Romanes, a prominent British biologist and philosopher. Originally published in 1883, this work explores the concept of animal intelligence and the evolution of mental faculties in various species. Romanes presents a detailed analysis of animal behavior and cognition, drawing on his own extensive research as well as the work of other scientists. He discusses topics such as instinct, memory, reasoning, and emotion, and provides numerous examples of animal behavior that suggest a higher level of mental capacity than previously thought. The book also includes a critical examination of the theories of Charles Darwin and Herbert Spencer, and offers a compelling argument for the importance of studying animal intelligence in order to gain a better understanding of human cognition. Overall, ""Mental Evolution in Animals"" is a groundbreaking work that helped to establish the field of comparative psychology and remains a seminal text in the study of animal behavior and cognition.1885. With a posthumous essay on instinct by Charles Darwin. Romanes, British biologist, was personal friends with Charles Darwin who had substantial influence on his studies. Despite early strong religious beliefs, Romanes was converted to Darwinism. His work, Mental Evolution in Animals, traces the parallel development of intelligence in the animal world and in man. Contents: The Criterion of Mind; The Structure and Functions of Nerve-Tissue; The Physical Basis of Mind; The Root-Principles of Mind; Explanation of the Diagram; Consciousness; Sensation; Pleasures and Pains, Memory, and Association of Ideas; Perception; Imagination; Instinct; Reason; and Animal Emotions, and Summary of Intellectual Faculties.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.