Consciousness
eBook - ePub

Consciousness

An Introduction

  1. 790 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Consciousness

An Introduction

About this book

Now in its fourth edition, this highly popular text is the definitive introduction to consciousness, exploring the key theories and evidence in consciousness studies ranging from neuroscience and psychology to quantum theories and philosophy.

Written by mother and daughter author team Susan Blackmore and Emily Troscianko, the book examines why the term 'consciousness' has no recognised definition. It also provides an opportunity to delve into personal intuitions about the self, mind, and consciousness. Featuring comprehensive coverage of all core topics in the field, the book explains why the problem of consciousness is so hard. Theories of attention and free will, altered states of consciousness, and the differences between conscious and unconscious are all explored. Written with students of psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy in mind, this edition has been thoroughly updated throughout, and includes expanded coverage of panpsychism, illusionism, predictive processing, adversarial collaboration, psychedelics, and AI.

Complete with key concept boxes, profiles of well-known thinkers, and questions and activities designed for both independent study and group work, Consciousness provides a complete introduction to this fascinating field, and is essential reading for students of psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Endorsement Page
  3. Half-Title Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Dedication Page
  7. Contents
  8. Boxes
  9. Prefaces
  10. Acknowledgements
  11. Introduction
  12. Section One The problem
  13. Section Two The brain
  14. Section Three Mind and action
  15. Section Four Evolution
  16. Section Five Borderlands
  17. Section Six Self and other
  18. References
  19. Index