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The origin of consciousness in the breakdown of the bicameral mind

by Julian Jaynes

This work presents the theory that human consciousness is a learned process that emerged three thousand years ago. It examines the implications of this thesis for psychology, history, culture, and religion.

Accession 5676 ISBN 0140174915 Publisher Penguin
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