First published 2020
Beneath the waves, strange creatures dwell—glass sponges, soft corals, banded shrimp. These alien-like lifeforms are our distant cousins, and they hold the key to understanding the evolution of consciousness. Join philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith as he explores the subjective experiences of far-flung species, from rooted sponges to intelligent octopuses. Charting the profound innovations that set the animal kingdom on a new path, Metazoa bridges the gap between mind and matter, shedding light on the most vexing question of all: how did we come to be?
Genres: science, animals, evolution, non-fiction, biology, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-focus, exploration
352 pages · Paperback · Picador