The Master of Destiny: A Biography of the Brain (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
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- Title
- The Master of Destiny: A Biography of the Brain (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Tilney, Frederick
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1390978265
- ISBN 13
- 9781390978261
- Item weight
- 1.07 pounds
Unlock how the brain grows, adapts, and shapes human destiny.
This primer on brain science reveals how our thinking, learning, and behavior are tied to long evolutionary and developmental currents. Discover how everyday choices and environments can influence mental growth and the ways training and conditioning can expand our thinking power.
The text surveys the arc from early ape lineage to modern brain function, showing how movement, form, and use drive transformation. It explains why some brain regions develop with use, how insulation around nerve fibers supports thinking, and why society and education matter for future potential. The material connects science to everyday life, offering a clear view of how we might cultivate a stronger, more versatile mind.- See how movement and body form relate to early brain evolution and later abilities
- Learn about brain insulation, development over key life stages, and how it affects learning
- Understand how conditioning, environment, and education shape our cognitive capacity
- Explore practical ideas for training the brain and expanding mental power
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