Homo Sapiens. An Illustrated History of Intelligence

What makes us Homo sapiens? How did our species manage to evolve to the point of dominating the Earth, creating civilization, and even conquering space? What individuals were behind the greatest breakthroughs in the history of our thinking? In this... book, philosopher José Antonio Marina recounts the astonishing history of human intelligence development from cave paintings to neural networks. From Antiquity to the modern age, from Aristotle and Plato to Darwin and Einstein – the author shows how the ideas of individual Homo sapiens shaped the worldview of entire civilizations. This book, accompanied by vivid illustrations from Markus Karus, is not only a history of our past but also a guide to understanding our present and – most importantly – our future. Embark on an exciting journey through the history of human intelligence!