Consciousness by Blackmore
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, Consciousness: An 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.Susan Blackmore is a speaker, freelance writer, and psychologist. She left the University of the West of England, Bristol, as a Reader in Psychology in 2000 to develop an undergraduate textbook on consciousness. She is the author of numerous scientific articles and book contributions, and she contributes to a number of periodicals and newspapers. She also appears frequently on radio and television in the United Kingdom and internationally. She's hosted a number of television shows, including a Channel 4 documentary on ape intelligence. She has been practicing Zen for the past two decades. In Search of the Light (1996), The Meme Machine (1999), Consciousness: An Introduction (2003), and Discussions about Consciousness (forthcoming in 2005) are some of her books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195153439 |
| ISBN 10 | 019515343X |
| Title | Consciousness |
| Author | Blackmore |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2003-10-16 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
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