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The Case of Phineas Gage: Between Mind and Brain

by Adriano Dona
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9798254364085
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 284
  • Original Price: GBP 14.87
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 663 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Memoirs

In September 1848, an apparently fatal accident forever changed the course of neuroscience: Phineas Gage, a young railroad foreman, survived an iron rod passing through his skull, destroying much of his left frontal lobe. Yet his survival brought an unexpected and fascinating consequence: his personality was radically altered. From a responsible and balanced man, he became impulsive, uninhibited, and erratic.

This book rigorously and compellingly recounts Gage's life before and after the accident, the physical and psychological impact of the injury, and how his case opened new doors to understanding the human brain. Through detailed analyses of historical testimonies, modern reconstructions, and neuroscientific studies, we see how a seemingly trivial workplace accident became one of the most important milestones in understanding the relationship between the brain and behavior.

"The Case of Phineas Gage: Between Mind and Brain" combines history, science, and philosophical reflection on personality, resilience, and the human mind, inviting readers to explore the mysteries of the brain and the thin line separating reason from emotion.

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