Coherence
Part I explores first the role of coherence in the evolution of complex biological design, from precellular to mono-cellular to multi-cellular to multi-organ sentient beings. The complex hierarchic design of the mind-brain is explored next, probing the coherent organization of major brain systems—perception, attention, motor control, memory and language. In surveying the coherence of cultures next, the first-evolved Society of Intimates is viewed as the model for social cohesion, empathy, trust and cooperation. Part II deals with language and communication, touching upon the coherent organization of semantic memory, event clauses and clause chains, and the central role of grammar in coherent communication. Part III deals with three general issues. First, the role of coherence in organized science. Second, the eternal seesaw of selfish vs. social motivation in coherently functioning cultures. And last, the frail balance between homogeneity and diversity in large-scale Societies of Strangers.
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1. Introduction | pp. 1–4
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Chapter 2. Complexity and coherence in biological design: An evolutionary-developmental account | pp. 1–28
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Chapter 3. Complexity, hierarchy and coherence in neuro-cognition | pp. 1–26
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Chapter 4. Cultural coherence: The Society of Intimates | pp. 59–82
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Chapter 5. Language, coherence and other minds | pp. 83–104
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Chapter 6. Discourse coherence | pp. 105–144
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Chapter 7. Coherence and clause chaining | pp. 145–180
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Chapter 8. The coherence of organized science | pp. 181–212
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Chapter 9. Coherence and human nature: Are we a warlike species? | pp. 213–236
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Chapter 10. Coherence and the bounds of diversity | pp. 237–260
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Bibliography | pp. 261–286
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General index | pp. 287–293
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