Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Consciousness
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Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Consciousness by Thomas Nagel
The problem of how mental processes arise from purely physical ones has puzzled philosophers from at least the time of Aristotle. Recent major advances in neuroscience have enabled philosophers to phrase their hypotheses in precise biological terms, but are they any closer to explaining consciousness? This book contains contributions from philosophers representing several schools of thought. Some believe that although at present we have no concept of what the neurophysiological basis of consciousness might be, ultimately, consciousness will be explicable in terms of patterns of neuronal firing within the brain. Others deny this, and maintain that however much we learn about how the brain works, consciousness will remain unexplained.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780471938668 |
| ISBN 10 | 0471938661 |
| Title | Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Consciousness |
| Author | Thomas Nagel |
| Series | Ciba Foundation Symposium |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 1993-03-26 |
| Number of pages | 326 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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