Neural Darwinism

Neural Darwinism describes the theory that consciousness can be explained by [Darwinian selection]? and evolution of neural states.

The term originated with [Gerald Edelman]?'s book "Neural Darwinism. The Theory of Neuronal Group Selection" (Basic Books, New York 1987). ISBN 0-465-04934-6 (amazon.com, search)

It has been suggested that Friedrich Hayek had earlier proposed a similar idea in his book "The Sensory Order : An Inquiry into the Foundations of Theoretical Psychology", published in 1952.

Other leading proponents include Daniel Dennett and [William H. Calvin]?.

See also:

• Society of Mind theory

External links:

• [Citeseer citation index of 'Neural Darwinism']
• [Citeseer citation index of 'Neural Darwinism', part two]
• [How Brains Think: Evolving Intelligence, Then and Now by William H. Calvin]

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