Best books to learn Neuroscience, in order

Reading paths for neuroscience

How to learn Neuroscience

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Popular neuroscience books

Principles of neural scienceEric R. Kandel · 2000

The Brain That Changes ItselfNorman Doidge · 2007

The Conscious MindDavid J. Chalmers · 1996

Theoretical neurosciencePeter Dayan · 2001

The Synaptic SelfJoseph E. Ledoux · 2002

Cognitive neuroscienceMichael S Gazzaniga · 2002

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Frequently asked questions

How should I approach learning neuroscience?

Start with the accessible classics on how the brain shapes mind and behavior, then the systems and cells, then the frontier. A path separates hype from evidence.

What's a good book to start neuroscience with?

A strong starting point is Principles of neural science by Eric R. Kandel. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.

What should I read after neuroscience?

Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Psychology, Biology.

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