Conscious Mind in the Physical World by Euan J Squires

Conscious Mind in the Physical World by Euan J Squires

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Considers the concept of consciousness and its relationship to the physical world. The book discusses whether animals and machines can be conscious and examines the philosophical background to the idea of consciousness and free-will.

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Conscious Mind in the Physical World by Euan J Squires

This book considers the concept of consciousness and its relationship to the physical world. It discusses whether animals and machines can be conscious and examines the philosophical background to the idea of consciousness and free-will, including a consideration of realism, materialism and idealism. The book also discusses quantum theory and examines the quantum revolution and the evolution from classical physics to the standard model.It then goes on to consider what quantum theory means and how the topic of quantum physics is related to the conscious mind. In addition to this the text discusses the concept of time and memory and the idea of truth.
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ISBN 13 9780750300469
ISBN 10 0750300469
Title Conscious Mind in the Physical World
Author Euan J Squires
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1990-07-26
Number of pages 264
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.