Surfaces and Essences

This book, written by Douglas Hofstadter and Emmanuel Sander, delves into the cognitive mechanisms that underpin human thought.

It posits that analogy-making is the fundamental process by which our brains make sense of the world, constantly seeking strong analogical links to past experiences.

The authors use a variety of colorful situations involving language, thought, and memory to illustrate how analogy is essential for thinking, from everyday experiences to the highest achievements of the human mind.