Recently viewed
Description
Author Howard Gardner
Publisher Alfred A. Knopf, 1975
Format hardcover first edition
Condition very good . Clean interior, tight binding. Minimal shelf wear on cloth boards with “H.G.” impressed on the front. No dust jacket.
Summary
In The Shattered Mind, pioneering cognitive scientist Howard Gardner delivers a profound and accessible exploration of the human psyche through the lens of brain damage. Combining clinical case studies with philosophical reflection, Gardner examines how identity, personality, and intellect are impacted when the brain’s architecture is disrupted. Rather than focusing solely on deficits, he asks crucial questions about what remains intact—and what it means to be a whole person when the mind is fractured. With compassion and rigor, Gardner delves into the lives of patients suffering from aphasia, amnesia, and agnosia, crafting a narrative that is both scientifically enlightening and deeply human. A foundational text in neuropsychology and cognitive science, this first edition from 1975 remains essential reading for scholars, students, and curious minds alike.