Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article explores education from a neurobiological perspective, framing it as a fundamental process of adaptation and survival. Rooted in the principle of homeostasis, education regulates human behavior, aligning individuals with their social and natural environments to reduce harm and enhance well-being. Unlike other species, humans rely on structured learning to navigate complex societies, with consciousness and language playing central roles. Education thus emerges as an evolutionary necessity, promoting cooperation, social cohesion, and individual flourishing. By examining education as a biologically driven mechanism, this article highlights its essential function in sustaining human life and shaping societal structures. Understanding education through this lens reinforces its importance beyond knowledge transmission, emphasizing its role in maintaining balance, supporting cognitive and emotional development, and ensuring long-term survival. This perspective offers valuable insights into the deep connections between education, human nature, and the broader goal of collective well-being.
Source: Prospects
Author: Antonio Damasio
Institution: University of Southern California
Language: English
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,190
OpenAlex ID: W4409549603