"Self Comes to Mind"

"Self Comes to Mind" by Antonio Damasio explores how our sense of self—the feeling of being a conscious individual—develops through brain processes that balance emotion, reason, and social awareness. Damasio explains that the self arises from the brain’s ability to integrate past experiences, feelings, and perceptions, creating a continuous story of who we are. This sense of identity is rooted in the brain’s emotional and biological functions, allowing us to navigate the world, make decisions, and maintain a sense of coherence over time. The book bridges neuroscience and philosophy to understand what it means to have a conscious self.