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Single Idea 3502

[filed under theme 27. Natural Reality / G. Biology / 3. Evolution ]

Full Idea

Our conscious life involves the famous "four f's", fighting, fleeing, feeding and fornicating.

Gist of Idea

Mind involves fighting, fleeing, feeding and fornicating

Source

John Searle (The Rediscovery of the Mind [1992], Ch.10.I)

Book Ref

Searle,John R.: 'The Rediscovery of the Mind' [MIT 1999], p.227