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The Conscious Mind :In Search of a Fundamental Theory - Philosophy of Mind
The Conscious Mind :In Search of a Fundamental Theory - Philosophy of Mind
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Published:
12 March, 1998
paperback
Published:
12 March, 1998
Description
What is consciousness? How do physical processes in the brain give rise to the self-aware mind and to feelings as profoundly varied as love or hate, aesthetic pleasure or spiritual yearning? David J. Chalmers unveils a major new theory of consciousness, one that rejects the prevailing reductionist trend of science, while offering provocative insights into the relationship between mind and brain. Writing in a thought-provoking style, Chalmers proposes that conscious experience must be understood as an irreducible entity similar to such physical properties as time, mass, and space that exists at a fundamental level and cannot be understood as the sum of its parts. Engaging and penetrating, this book adds a fresh new perspective to the subject that is sure to spark debate about our understanding of the mind for years to come.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780195117899 |
| ISBN10 | 0195117891 |
| Number Of Pages | 432 |
| Item Weight | 703 g |
| Product Dimensions | 152 x 235 x 27 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format | paperback |
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Media Reviews
Eloquent, fiendishly clever ... One of the best science books of the year. * Sunday Times *
an outstanding contribution to our understanding of consciousness * Steven Pinker *
a startling first book
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Author's Bio
David J. Chalmers is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Santa Cruz.