The book "The Evolution of Consciousness in Man: The Origin of Human Abilities" by the famous English biologist and philosopher George John Romans examines the process of development of mind and consciousness in man. The author examines the stages of the evolution of mental abilities from the most ancient forms of life to humans, explaining the nature and reasons for the formation of such important for humans as mind, language, and abstract thinking. The book is an important source for understanding the evolution of consciousness and intelligence in humans, arguing that they are the result of natural selection and adaptation to the environment. The author's work opens new horizons in the study of psychology and biology of the human mind.