Explore the intriguing subject of human consciousness in this illustrated guide, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney.
The study of consciousness is one of the more fascinating frontiers in science, combining aspects of neurology, psychology, evolutional biology and philosophy. In this highly-visual, full-colour guide, Rooney explores the philosophical conundrums and scientific breakthroughs surrounding consciousness and shows how leading thinkers have sought to understand the enigma of awareness.
Covering subjects such as mind-body dualism, the nature of thought, the 'easy' and 'hard' problems of consciousness and free will, The Essential Book of Consciousness provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.
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The Essential Book of Consciousness
Master the Mysteries of Consciousness in 12 Short Chapters
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The Essential Book of Consciousness
Master the Mysteries of Consciousness in 12 Short Chapters
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Mind & Body in PhilosophyIndex
Biological SciencesTable of contents
- Title Page
- Contents
- Introduction: Welcome to your Self
- Chapter 1. What is consciousness?
- Chapter 2. Mind the gap: the mind–body problem
- Chapter 3. You’ve got a nerve!
- Chapter 4. Peering into the brain
- Chapter 5. Modelling the mind
- Chapter 6. How special are we?
- Chapter 7. Exploring your inner jellyfish
- Chapter 8. Everything, everywhere, all the time
- Chapter 9. What you see is what you get?
- Chapter 10. Who’s in control?
- Chapter 11: Minds doing their own thing
- Chapter 12: Who do you think you are?
- Index
- Picture credits
- Copyright
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