• About the Book

• Title: Proust Was a Neuroscientist
• GTIN: 9780547394282
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 978-0547394282

Proust Was a Neuroscientist explores the surprising connections between art and science. It argues that artists anticipate scientific discoveries, using intuition to reveal truths that science later confirms with empirical evidence. Examining figures like Marcel Proust, Walt Whitman, George Eliot, Igor Stravinsky, and others, the book delves into how their creative works foreshadowed breakthroughs in neuroscience, psychology, and our understanding of the human mind. It investigates topics ranging from memory and emotion to creativity and consciousness, demonstrating how art can provide profound insights into the nature of reality and the workings of our brains. The book bridges the gap between seemingly disparate disciplines, highlighting the shared quest for knowledge and understanding that drives both artistic expression and scientific inquiry.