Consciousness: An Introduction
by Susan Blackmore /
2003 / English / PDF
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Is there a theory that explains the essence of consciousness? Or is
consciousness itself just an illusion? The "last great mystery of
science," consciousness was excluded from serious research for most
of the last century but is now a rapidly expanding area of study
for students of psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience. Recently
the topic has also captured growing popular interest.
Is there a theory that explains the essence of consciousness? Or is
consciousness itself just an illusion? The "last great mystery of
science," consciousness was excluded from serious research for most
of the last century but is now a rapidly expanding area of study
for students of psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience. Recently
the topic has also captured growing popular interest.
This groundbreaking book is the first volume to bring together all
the major theories of consciousness studies--from those rooted in
traditional Western philosophy to those coming out of neuroscience,
quantum theory, and Eastern philosophy. Broadly interdisciplinary,
This groundbreaking book is the first volume to bring together all
the major theories of consciousness studies--from those rooted in
traditional Western philosophy to those coming out of neuroscience,
quantum theory, and Eastern philosophy. Broadly interdisciplinary,Consciousness: An
Consciousness: AnIntroduction
Introduction is divided into
nine sections that examine such topics as how subjective
experiences arise from objective brain processes, the basic
neuroscience and neuropathology of consciousness, altered states of
consciousness, mystical experiences and dreams, and the effects of
drugs and meditation. It also discusses the nature of self, the
possibility of artificial consciousness in robots, and the question
of whether or not animals are conscious. Enhanced by numerous
illustrations and profiles of important researchers, the book also
includes self-assessment questions, further reading suggestions,
and practical exercises that help bring the subject to life.
is divided into
nine sections that examine such topics as how subjective
experiences arise from objective brain processes, the basic
neuroscience and neuropathology of consciousness, altered states of
consciousness, mystical experiences and dreams, and the effects of
drugs and meditation. It also discusses the nature of self, the
possibility of artificial consciousness in robots, and the question
of whether or not animals are conscious. Enhanced by numerous
illustrations and profiles of important researchers, the book also
includes self-assessment questions, further reading suggestions,
and practical exercises that help bring the subject to life.