The Feeling of What Happens (Damasio)

"The Feeling of What Happens" by Antonio Damasio explores how our consciousness and sense of self arise from the brain’s processing of emotions and bodily signals. Damasio argues that feelings—internal awareness of bodily states—are essential for decision-making, social behavior, and personal identity. He emphasizes that our mind and brain are deeply connected to physical processes within our bodies, shaping how we experience and understand our existence. Ultimately, the book explains that consciousness is rooted in the integration of these bodily feelings with mental processes, forming the foundation of our subjective experience.