by Susan J. Blackmore and Emily Troscianko | April 27, 2018 | Politics & Social Sciences
Now considered the 'last great mystery of science', consciousness was once viewed with extreme scepticism and rejected by mainstream scientists. It is now a significant area of research, albeit a contentious one, as well as a rapidly expanding area of study for students of psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience.
This edition of Consciousness, revised by author team Susan Blackmore and Emily Tr...
Now considered the 'last great mystery of science', consciousness was once viewed with extreme scepticism and rejected by mainstream scientists. It is now a significant area of research, albeit a contentious one, as well as a rapidly expanding area of study for students of psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience.
This edition of Consciousness, revised by author team Susan Blackmore and Emily Troscianko, explores the key theories and evidence in consciousness studies ranging from neuroscience and psychology to quantum theories and philosophy. It examines why the term ‘consciousness’ has no recognised definition and provides an opportunity to delve into personal intuitions about the self, mind, and consciousness.
Featuring comprehensive coverage of all core topics in the field, this edition includes:
Why the problem of consciousness is so hard
Neuroscience and the neural correlates of consciousness
Why we might be mistaken about our own minds
The apparent difference between conscious and unconscious
Theories of attention, free will, and self and other
The evolution of consciousness in animals and machines
Altered states from meditation to drugs and dreaming
Complete with key concept boxes, profiles of well-known thinkers, and questions and activities suitable for both independent study and group work, Consciousness provides a complete introduction to this fascinating field. Additional resources are available on the accompanying companion website: www.routledge.com/cw/blackmore
ISBN #
1138801313
Page count
636 pages
Publication Date
April 27, 2018
Publisher
Routledge
Category
Non-Fiction
Genre
Amazon Star Rating
4.9
Amazon Ratings Count
42 ratings
Amazon Last Rating Data Date
September 8, 2021
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