This book presents a unified view of subjective self, mind, consciousness, and emotions grounded in objective neuroscience and biology. It explores how and why nervous systems and subjective phenomena have developed during evolution, linking molecular and cellular neuroscientific mechanisms, neural circuits and higher brain functions, emotions, sleeps, dreams, psychiatric disorders, evolutional and social aspects of animals, and AI, to the nature of mind and consciousness. The discussion suggests that one's self may not be unitary, offering fresh perspectives on human subjective experiences, and provides considerations and guidance for decision-making in the society.
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Neuroscientific Basis and Purpose of Self, Mind, Consciousness and Emotion
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Index
PsychologyTable of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Preface
- Acknowledgement
- Contents
- 1 Self, Mind and Consciousness
- 2 The Purpose of Life and the Role of the Brain
- 3 Neurons and Synapses
- 4 The Functions of Neuronal Circuits
- 5 The Neuronal Bases of Higher Brain Functions
- 6 Learning and Memory
- 7 A Comparison of The Brain and A Computer System
- 8 Emotions and Feelings
- 9 Neuromodulators
- 10 Sleep and Dream
- 11 Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- 12 Short-Term and Long-Term Merits and Demerits for Individuals, Groups and Species
- 13 Reconsideration of Self, Mind and Consciousness
- 14 Concluding Remarks
- Index
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